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The art of phlebotomy originated with bloodletting in 1400 B.C., and the modern clinical lab emerged in the 1960s - and it has not fundamentally evolved since then. You go in, sit down, they put a tourniquet on your arm, stick you with a needle, take these tubes and tubes of blood.
Elizabeth Holmes

Meaning of "phlebotomy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHLEBOTOMY

From Old French flebothomie, from Late Latin phlebotomia, from Greek.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHLEBOTOMY

phlebotomy  [flɪˈbɒtəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHLEBOTOMY

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phlebotomy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHLEBOTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture. A person who performs phlebotomy has the title "Phlebotomist", although doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists and others do portions of phlebotomy procedures in many countries.

Definition of phlebotomy in the English dictionary

The definition of phlebotomy in the dictionary is surgical incision into a vein Also called: venesection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHLEBOTOMY


amniotomy
ˌæmnɪˈɒtəmɪ
craniotomy
ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ
dichotomy
daɪˈkɒtəmɪ
episiotomy
əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ
iridotomy
ˌɪrɪˈdɒtəmɪ
keratotomy
ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmɪ
laparotomy
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ
lithotomy
lɪˈθɒtəmɪ
lobotomy
ləʊˈbɒtəmɪ
myringotomy
ˌmɪrɪŋˈɡɒtəmɪ
neurotomy
njʊˈrɒtəmɪ
osteotomy
ˌɒstɪˈɒtəmɪ
rhizotomy
raɪˈzɒtəmɪ
stereotomy
ˌstɛrɪˈɒtəmɪ
strabotomy
strəˈbɒtəmɪ
tenotomy
təˈnɒtəmɪ
thoracotomy
ˌθɔːrəˈkɒtəmɪ
tracheotomy
ˌtrækɪˈɒtəmɪ
trichotomy
traɪˈkɒtəmɪ
vagotomy
væˈɡɒtəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHLEBOTOMY

phlebectomy
phlebitic
phlebitides
phlebitis
phlebogram
phlebographic
phlebography
phlebolite
phlebology
phlebosclerosis
phlebotomic
phlebotomical
phlebotomies
phlebotomise
phlebotomist
phlebotomize
Phlegethon
phlegm
phlegmagogic
phlegmagogue

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHLEBOTOMY

anatomy
arteriotomy
cephalotomy
cordotomy
costotomy
cystotomy
enterotomy
gastrotomy
herniotomy
hysterotomy
leucotomy
microtomy
oncotomy
ovariotomy
rachiotomy
radial keratotomy
scotomy
symphyseotomy
symphysiotomy
syringotomy
varicotomy

Synonyms and antonyms of phlebotomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phlebotomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHLEBOTOMY

Find out the translation of phlebotomy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phlebotomy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phlebotomy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放血
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flebotomía
570 millions of speakers

English

phlebotomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ़स्त खोलना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفصد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кровопускание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

flebotomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রক্তমোক্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phlébotomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Phlebotomy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aderlass
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

静脈切開術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정맥 절개
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Phlebotomy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự chích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபிளிபாடமி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फाल्बोटोमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kan alma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

salasso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

puszczanie krwi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кровопускання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flebotomie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φλεβοτομία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

phlebotomy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flebotomi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blodprøvetaking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phlebotomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHLEBOTOMY»

The term «phlebotomy» is regularly used and occupies the 61.788 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHLEBOTOMY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «phlebotomy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «phlebotomy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phlebotomy

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QUOTES WITH «PHLEBOTOMY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word phlebotomy.
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Elizabeth Holmes
The art of phlebotomy originated with bloodletting in 1400 B.C., and the modern clinical lab emerged in the 1960s - and it has not fundamentally evolved since then. You go in, sit down, they put a tourniquet on your arm, stick you with a needle, take these tubes and tubes of blood.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHLEBOTOMY»

Discover the use of phlebotomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phlebotomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phlebotomy Essentials
"Designed to be used in combination with the fifth edition of the 'Phlebotomy essentials' textbook as a valuable learning resource that will help the student master the principles of phlebotomy by reinforcing key concepts and procedures ...
Ruth E. McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley, 2011
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Phlebotomy Exam Review
This exam review, now in its Second Edition, prepares students for the major national certification exams in phlebotomy, including ASCP, NCA, ASPT, NPA, and AMT.
Ruth E. McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley, 2004
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Phlebotomy: Principles and Practice
This Efficient Text Also Covers The Fundamentals Of The Medical Laboratory, Anatomy And Physiology Of The Cardiovascular System, Infection Control, Communication Skills, Use Of Computer Technology And Equipment, And Special Procedures.
Jahangir Moini, 2012
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The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy
The text continues to present complex material in an engaging, concise, and reader-friendly way. THE COMPLETE TEXTBOOK OF PHLEBOTOMY remains the perfect choice to prepare students for success as a multi-skilled health care professional.
Lynn Hoeltke, 2012
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Phlebotomy Technician Specialist
This edition has been updated to reflect relevant National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) competency guidelines.
Kathryn Kalanick, 2011
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Applied Phlebotomy
The book presents step-by-step procedure instructions and explains why these procedures are important to blood specimen collections. It Could Happen To You case studies discuss actual phlebotomy-related injuries.
Dennis J. Ernst, Dennis J. Ernst (MT(ASCP)), 2005
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Phlebotomy: A Customer Service Approach : a Textbook for ...
Phlebotomy: A Customer-Service Approach is a comprehensive phlebotomy text that emphasizes the importance of customer service skills and appropriate work ethics in addition to excellent technical skills.
Bonnie K. Davis, 2001
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Phlebotomy Best Practices: A Case Study Approach
Enhance your students' learning in phlebotomy! Suitable for use with any phlebotomy text, this new workbook includes 40 case studies to help apply concepts, methods and techniques, and information to actual situations.
Carol Ann Itatani, Norma Shipp, 2006
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Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review
Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review contains1,000 questions and a wealth of content review to prepare you for the phlebotomy certification exams; a mock certification exam at the end of the book tests your knowledge of necessary information.
Pamela Primrose, 2010
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Phlebotomy Procedures and Practices
Focusing strictly on the principles of phlebotomy, including procedures related to sample collection, this go-to handbook provides information in a quick reference format and makes this an ideal on-the-job resource by emphasizing safety and ...
Lynn Hoeltke, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHLEBOTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phlebotomy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Connection Center offers unemployed Boston youths career guidance
“It made me feel more confident,” said Jones, who plans to dip her toes in certified nursing assistance, medical assistance, and phlebotomy. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Training hospitals' detectives: Southeast Tech's medical technician …
The phlebotomy certificate is nine credits and can be completed in one semester, while the medical lab tech program takes two years. «Winona Daily News, Jul 15»
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Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Celebrates Greyston Foundation …
... certified nursing aide and home health aide, building maintenance, security guard, office aide, customer service, and phlebotomy and EKG. «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
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Students invest in themselves at Lone Star College
LSC health science programs cover a wide range of specialists, from dental hygiene and massage therapy to medial radiology and phlebotomy ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
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Ken's legacy boosts Rugby hospital's blood service appeal
The appeal aims to raise £60,000 to fund a project to relocate the hospital's phlebotomy service to the Rainsbrook Wing. The presentation party ... «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
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When blood is donated, smiles break out
... Christofferson are Julie Platfoot-Snipes, a UBS phlebotomist and donor care specialist II, and Jason O'Neil, UBS supervisor for phlebotomy. «Peoria Times, Jul 15»
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Published on Jul 24, 2015, 11:02 pm AST
Now at 21 years old, she is an AMT-Certified Phlebotomy Technician and is currently pursuing a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
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Special Report: Life after cancer
She's studying phlebotomy at Mayo School of Health Sciences, and loving every moment of being a mom to her 3 year old daughter, Parker. «KIMT 3, Jul 15»
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Check out offerings through Wallace State's Continuing Education …
Phlebotomy Technician (Class 1), Tuesdays and Thursday, Aug. 11-Oct. 15, 5-8:30 p.m., $1,587.50 plus $11.50 insurance fee; Phlebotomy ... «Wallace State News, Jul 15»
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Randall Gooch, director of career, technical and adult education …
Our adult offerings, taken by approximately 3,000 adult students annually, are as follows: surgical technology, practical nursing, phlebotomy, ... «Columbia Business Times, Jul 15»

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