Synonyms for phlebotomy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.
Forms
- Plural
- phlebotomies → venipunctures, venesections, bleedings…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phlebotomy | rising | |
| venipuncture | rising | |
| venesection | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- bleeding2
- 11 letters
- venesection
- 12 letters
- venipuncture
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bleeding2 = 2 syllables).