exsanguinate
/ɛkˈsæŋɡwɪneɪt/
verb
- To drain or remove blood from a body or organ.
- The surgeon carefully exsanguinated the limb before beginning the operation.
- The ancient practice of exsanguinating a patient was dangerous and often led to death.
- In the lab, they exsanguinate the animal to collect blood samples for testing.
- To cause severe blood loss, leading to death or unconsciousness.
- The victim exsanguinated from the deep wound before help could arrive.
- In the horror movie, the monster exsanguinated its victims with terrifying efficiency.
- The patient exsanguinated on the operating table despite the doctors' best efforts.
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