The phlebotomist
Example: The phlebotomist carefully drew blood for the patient's test.
Definition
"The phlebotomist" is a medical professional who specializes in drawing blood from patients for testing, transfusions, or donations. They are trained to perform venipuncture safely and efficiently, ensuring patient comfort and accurate sample collection for diagnostic purposes.
Etymology
The word "the phlebotomist" comes from the Greek roots 'phleb-' meaning 'vein' and '-tomy' meaning 'cutting.' Originally, it referred to the practice of making an incision in a vein, but today it specifically designates experts trained to draw blood using needles rather than cutting.
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"The phlebotomist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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