verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To perform a phlebotomy on (a vein): to open (a vein) to withdraw or let blood. transitive
2. 2
   draw blood wordnet
3. 3
   To perform a phlebotomy on (a person): to open a vein of (a person) to withdraw or let blood. transitive
4. 4
   To perform a phlebotomy; to open a vein to withdraw or let blood. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

bleedbleedbroachcupdecantdraft

Etymology

From phlebotomy + -ize.

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