AskDefine | Define venipuncture

Dictionary Definition

venipuncture n : (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye

Extensive Definition

venipuncture in German: Blutentnahme
venipuncture in French: Prélèvement sanguin
venipuncture in Dutch: Venapunctie
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