VENIPUNCTURE
\vˈɛnɪpˌʌŋkt͡ʃə], \vˈɛnɪpˌʌŋktʃə], \v_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_p_ˌʌ_ŋ_k_tʃ_ə]\
Definitions of VENIPUNCTURE
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(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
By Princeton University
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