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venipuncture

/ˈvɛn.ɪˌpʌŋk.tʃər/

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noun

/ˈvɛn.ɪˌpʌŋk.tʃər/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская процедура, включающая прокол вены через кожу, обычно выполняемая для забора крови на анализ, введения лекарств или установки внутривенного катетера.

A medical procedure involving the puncture of a vein through the skin, typically performed to withdraw blood for analysis, administer medication, or insert an intravenous line.

  1. Medical procedureC1formalmedical

    The puncture of a vein through the skin, typically to withdraw blood for analysis, start an intravenous drip, or inject medication or a radiopaque dye.

    ruВенепункция

    • The nurse performed a venipuncture to collect a blood sample.
    • Venipuncture is a routine procedure in hospitals for diagnostic tests.
    • The patient felt a slight pinch during the venipuncture.

    Synonymsphlebotomyvenesection

Forms
  • venipunctures plural form
  • venipunctures' possessive plural form
  • venipuncture's possessive singular form