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venipuncture

/vɛnɪˈpʌktʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does venipuncture mean?

noun

The medical procedure of puncturing a vein, typically to draw blood or administer medication.

Example

"The nurse performed a venipuncture to collect a blood sample for the patient's lab tests."

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