Phlebotomy
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title:
Phlebotomy
text:
Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture, which is also used for intravenous therapy. A person who performs a phlebotomy is called a phlebotomist, although most doctors, nurses, and other technicians can also carry out a phlebotomy. In contrast, phlebectomy is the removal of a vein. Phlebotomies that are carried out in the treatment of some blood disorders are kno
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description:
Medical procedure involving an incision in a vein
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebotomy
date created:
2002-11-22T18:57:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T18:34:06Z
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