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venipuncture
This term is a technical medical descriptor used primarily in clinical settings, healthcare documentation, and academic textbooks. It carries a neutral, professional tone and is the precise term for the act of piercing a vein, whereas a patient or layperson would more likely use the phrase "drawing blood" or "getting a blood test."
As a specialized medical noun, it refers to the procedure itself. While it can be used in the plural to describe multiple instances of the procedure, it is most frequently encountered in the singular to describe the clinical technique or a specific event of venous access.
Meanings
Examples
The nurse performed a venipuncture to collect the blood samples.
I hope they can find a vein on the first try during the venipuncture.
Proper technique during venipuncture reduces the risk of hematoma.
The medical student struggled with his first successful venipuncture.
A sterile field is essential for any venipuncture procedure.
The patient winced slightly as the venipuncture began.
We need to schedule a venipuncture for the fasting glucose test.