About The Word Venesection
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Venesection
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What's The Definition Of Venesection?
[n] surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
Synonyms | Synonyms for Venesection: phlebotomy Related Terms | Find terms related to Venesection: See Also | bloodletting | incision | section | surgical incision Venesection In Webster's Dictionary \Ve`ne*sec"tion\, n. [NL. venaesectio; L. vena vein
+ sectio section.] (Med.)
The act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood;
bloodletting; phlebotomy.
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