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VENESECTION Synonyms

4 synonyms for venesection. (exact relations)
4 hypernyms for venesection. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for VENESECTION

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phlebotomy

noun

n

noun

• surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis

bloodletting

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)

• indiscriminate slaughter

leeching

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

verb

• draw blood

venipuncture

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye

Best Hypernyms For VENESECTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for venesection, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for PHLEBOTOMY

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