venipuncture
/ˈvɛnɪˌpʌŋktʃər/
noun
- The medical procedure of puncturing a vein with a needle, usually to draw blood or give an injection.
- Proper training in venipuncture is essential for phlebotomists and medical assistants.
- Patients often feel a brief sting during venipuncture, but it is usually over quickly.
- The nurse performed a venipuncture to collect a blood sample for testing.
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