PsychologyJuly 17, 2026
venipuncture
/ˈvɛn.ɪˌpʌŋk.tʃər/
Definition
The medical practice of puncturing a vein, typically to collect a blood sample for analysis.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Latin 'vena' (vein) and the Latin 'punctura' (a piercing or pricking). It combines these roots to describe the surgical or clinical act of accessing a vein.
In the news
In this study, researchers used venipuncture to collect blood samples from participants before and after exercise to measure changes in circulating exerkine levels. This method allowed the scientists to precisely analyze the biological impact of different physical activities.
How different types of exercise impact mood and brain chemistry
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