VENEPUNCTURE


Meaning of VENEPUNCTURE in English

[ 'vɛnɪˌpʌŋ(k)tʃə , 'vi:nɪ- ]

( chiefly N. Amer. also venipuncture )

■ noun the puncture of a vein to withdraw a blood sample or for an intravenous injection.

Origin

1920s: from L. vena 'vein' + puncture .

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