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phlebotomize

/ˌflɛbəˈtɒmaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does phlebotomize mean?

verb

to remove blood from a person or animal, especially for medical testing, or to remove a particular quality or aspect from something.

Example

"The nurse had to phlebotomize the patient before the blood test could be performed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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