HealthAugust 18, 2026
phlebotomy
fluh-BOT-uh-mee
Definition
The medical practice or procedure of opening a vein by incision or puncture to withdraw blood.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words phleps meaning vein and tome meaning a cutting, referring to the historical practice of bloodletting that evolved into modern venipuncture for testing.
In the news
The article mentions specialized phlebotomy labor as a logistical requirement for traditional blood-based liquid biopsies, contrasting this with Craif's non-invasive urine testing.
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