noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of pricking one's finger for the purpose of drawing a tiny amount of blood.
2. 2
   The wound created by such an act.

Synonyms

All synonyms

fingerstick

Etymology

From finger + prick.

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