phlebotomise
phlebotomise is the alternative form of phlebotomize.
Meaning of phlebotomize
Verb
phlebotomize (third-person singular simple present phlebotomizes, present participle phlebotomizing, simple past and past participle phlebotomized)
- To perform a phlebotomy on (a vein): to open (a vein) to withdraw or let blood.
- To perform a phlebotomy on (a person): to open a vein of (a person) to withdraw or let blood.
- To perform a phlebotomy; to open a vein to withdraw or let blood.
Forms of phlebotomise
| third-person singular present | phlebotomises |
|---|---|
| present participle | phlebotomising |
| past participle | phlebotomised |
| past | phlebotomised |
Questions about phlebotomise
- What is phlebotomise the alternative form of?
- Phlebotomise is the alternative form of phlebotomize.
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