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Definition of Venipuncture
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Venipuncture: The puncture of a vein with a needle to withdraw blood. Also called phlebotomy or, more often, a blood draw.
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