phlebotomy
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(flĕ-bot′ŏ-mē)

[phlebo- + -tomy]
The puncturing of a vein or the surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood.
SYN: SEE: blood draw
BLOOD DRAWING FROM THE ANTECUBITAL VEIN
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(flĕ-bot′ŏ-mē)

[phlebo- + -tomy]
The puncturing of a vein or the surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood.
SYN: SEE: blood draw
BLOOD DRAWING FROM THE ANTECUBITAL VEIN
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