venotomy

phlebotomy

 [flĕ-bot´ah-me]

incision of a vein for the removal or withdrawal of blood; called also venesection and venotomy.

arterial blood sample phlebotomy in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as obtaining a blood sample from an uncannulated artery to assess oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and acid-base balance.

phlebotomy: blood unit acquisition in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as procuring blood and blood products from donors.

phlebotomy: venous blood sample in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as removal of a sample of venous blood from an uncannulated vein.

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phle·bot·o·my

(fle-bot'ŏ-mē),

Incision into or needle puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.

Synonym(s): venesection, venotomy

[phlebo- + G. tomē, incision]

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venotomy

(vē-nŏt′ə-mē)

n.

See phlebotomy.

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phle·bot·o·my

(fle-bot'ŏ-mē)

Incision into a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
Synonym(s): venesection, venotomy.

[phlebo- + G. tomē, incision]

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