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The word phlebotomy comes from the Greek phrase "φλεβοτομή" meaning "to cut a vein."

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What is the language of origin for the word phlebotomy?

Greek.


Is phlebotomy the study of blood?

Phlebotomy is a therapeutic treatment in which a vein is punctured to remove blood. Another term for this proceedure is venesection.


What is the medical term meaning to withdraw blood?

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What is the term phlebotomy mean in Greek?

Phlebotomy in greek means: Phlebo= veins tomy=cutting. Therefore the definition can be summarized as the incision of a vein for blood letting (blood collection). From The Phlebotomy Handbook


What is The medical term meaning incision into a vein to withdraw blood?

Venotomy, venesection, phlebotomy or venipuncture is piercing of a vein to withdraw blood. Venous cut-down is incision of a vein in an emergency to insert a tube to give fluids or other medications.


What is the term for an individual trained and skilled in the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood?

It is called a Phlebotomist. I am a Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the National Healthcare Association.


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