phleb/o, ven/o
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Vein.
Example: phlebotomy (drawing blood from a vein); venipuncture (puncturing a vein)
Terms built with phleb/o, ven/o
- arteriovenous fistulaA surgical joining of an artery and a vein, usually in the arm, for hemodialysis. That arm is never used for…
- arteriovenous graftA soft tube joining an artery and a vein under the skin for hemodialysis access; that arm is not used for…
- central venous catheterA thin tube placed in a large vein, ending near the heart, for long-term medicines or nutrition; it can also…
- Needlestick Safety and Prevention ActFederal law signed November 6, 2000, that amended OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: safer devices, a…
- phlebitisInflammation of a vein, most often from a clot (thrombophlebitis); a phlebitic vein is avoided for…
- phlebotomyDrawing blood, by venipuncture or skin puncture, for laboratory testing, donation or treatment.
- venipunctureEntering a vein with a needle to withdraw blood, usually at the antecubital area of the arm.
- venous stasisSlowed blood flow in the veins below a tourniquet. Prolonged stasis causes hemoconcentration and can alter…
Related terms
- veinA vessel that carries blood back toward the heart under low pressure. Superficial arm veins are the usual…
- necr/oDeath (of cells or tissue).
- neur/oNerve or nervous system.
- path/oDisease.
- ped/oChild; in some words, foot.
- py/oPus.
- pyr/oFever or fire.
- scler/oHard; also the sclera (white of the eye).
- thromb/oBlood clot.
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