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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phlebotomy

/ˌflɛbəˈtɒmi/ noun · British & US
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What does phlebotomy mean?

noun

The medical practice of obtaining blood from a patient, typically for diagnostic or transfusion purposes. The removal of blood from a patient, often for medical testing or blood donation.

Example

"The phlebotomist carefully inserted the needle into the patient's vein to collect a blood sample."

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