Difference between revisions of "Bloodletting"
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− | '''Bloodletting''' refers to the intended bleeding of a patient for therapeutic purposes. It is hardly used these days, though modern-day [[Phlebotomy|phlebotomy]] bears a close resemblance. | + | '''Bloodletting''' refers to the intended [[Blood Transfusion|bleeding]] of a patient for therapeutic purposes. It is hardly used these days, though modern-day [[Phlebotomy|phlebotomy]] bears a close resemblance. |
[[Category:Medical Tests & Procedures]] | [[Category:Medical Tests & Procedures]] |
Revision as of 17:01, 2 October 2016
Bloodletting refers to the intended bleeding of a patient for therapeutic purposes. It is hardly used these days, though modern-day phlebotomy bears a close resemblance.