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- Dictionaryven·i·punc·ture/ˈvēnəˌpəNG(kt)SHər/
noun
- 1. the puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to withdraw a blood sample or for an intravenous injection.
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In medicine, venipuncture or venepuncture is the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of venous blood sampling or intravenous therapy. In healthcare, this procedure is performed by medical laboratory scientists, medical practitioners, some EMTs, paramedics, phlebotomists, dialysis technicians, and other nursing staff. In veterinary medicine, the procedure is performed by veterin... Wikipedia