PsychologyJuly 17, 2026

venipuncture

VEN-uh-punk-cher

Definition

The medical practice of puncturing a vein, typically to withdraw a blood sample or to administer fluids or medication.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'vena' (vein) combined with the Latin 'punctura' (a piercing or pricking).

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The article uses venipuncture to describe the standard clinical procedure researchers employed to collect blood samples from participants for later analysis.

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