Venipuncture
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Venipuncture is a noun meaning (hematology) The puncture of a vein, usually to draw a blood sample, collect a blood donation, or insert an intravenous line.
Meaning
(hematology) The puncture of a vein, usually to draw a blood sample, collect a blood donation, or insert an intravenous line.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To puncture a vein in order to collect blood; to perform a venipuncture.
Word Forms
- venipunctures
- venepuncture
- venopuncture
- venipuncturing
- venipunctured
Synonyms for venipuncture
Depending on context, synonyms include phlebotomy, venesection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include needlestick, vacutainer, fingerstick, fingerprick, port, veinulet.
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