Synonyms for venipuncture
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The puncture of a vein, usually to draw a blood sample, collect a blood donation, or insert an intravenous line.
Related words
- Other spellings
- venepuncture venopuncture
Forms
- Plural
- venipunctures → phlebotomies, venesections…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| venipuncture | rising | |
| phlebotomy | rising | |
| venesection | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- phlebotomy
- 11 letters
- venesection