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Phlebotomize

Definition: To draw or remove blood from a patient's veins for medical purposes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To perform phlebotomy; to take a blood sample.

Example sentence: The nurse will phlebotomize the patient to collect blood for laboratory tests.

Related product: Blood Collection Tube

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To treat or cure a disease by removing or reducing the amount of blood.

Example sentence: In the past, doctors used to phlebotomize patients to rebalance their bodily humors.

Related product: Bloodletting Kit

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Definition: To bleed or drain something, usually figuratively, for personal gain.

Example sentence: The corrupt politician will phlebotomize public funds for personal luxuries.

Related product: Embezzlement