venipuncture

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Synonyms: venepuncture, venapuncture, ignipuncture, venipunctures, funipuncture

Antonyms: venepuncture, venapuncture, ignipuncture, venipunctures, funipuncture

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|hematology}} The [[puncture]] of a [[vein]], usually to draw a [[blood sample]], collect a [[blood donation]], or insert an [[intravenous]] line.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[puncture]] a [[vein]] in order to collect blood; to perform a [[#Noun|venipuncture]].

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