Removal of blood. This serves as a simple method for reducing body iron levels in people with haemochromatosis.
Surgical puncture of a vein to withdraw blood.
The surgical opening of a vein for bloodletting.
An operation where a vein or an artery is cut so that blood can be removed, as when taking blood from a donor.
Incision of a vein for letting of blood, as in collecting blood from a donor or as treatment of polycythemia; also called venesection.
Medical procedure of drawing a sample of venous blood into a vacuum tube.
The removal of blood from a vein. A phlebotomy may be performed to obtain a sample of blood for analysis, to remove blood for donation, or to treat blood disorders such as hemochromatosis.
The act of using a syringe to collect a blood specimen through an incision or needle puncture. A phlebotomy may be performed to obtain a sample of blood for analysis, to remove blood for donation (see blood donation), or as a treatment for blood disorders such as hemochromatosis (an inherited disorder that interferes with iron metabolism).
The surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to remove blood (in the treatment of polycythemia) or to infuse fluids, blood, or drugs in the treatment of many conditions. It may also be required for cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography.
The puncturing of a vein, or the surgical opening of a vein, to withdraw blood.