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Meaning of venesection
Wordnet
venesection (n)
surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
Webster
venesection (n.)
The act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood; bloodletting; phlebotomy.
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surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosisThe act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood; bloodletting; phlebotomy.
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The ancient practice of venesection involved drawing blood from a vein to alleviate illness.
Venesection was once believed to purify the blood and restore balance in the body.
During the Middle Ages, venesection was commonly performed as a treatment for a wide range of ailments.
George Washington underwent venesection on several occasions, even though it ultimately contributed to his death.
