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Definition of Venipuncture

1. Noun. (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye.

Definition of Venipuncture

1. Noun. (hematology) The collection of blood from a vein. ¹

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Definition of Venipuncture

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Medical Definition of Venipuncture

1. The puncture of a vein (usually in the arm) with a hollow bore needle for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen. The only risks are localised pain, haematoma (accumulation of blood under the skin), bleeding, secondary infection (rare) and fainting (in susceptible individuals). (12 Jan 1998)

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