Definition of PHLEBOTOMIZE

phlebotomize

Verb

  • draw blood
  • To perform a phlebotomy on (a vein): to open (a vein) to withdraw or let blood.
  • To perform a phlebotomy on (a person): to open a vein of (a person) to withdraw or let blood.
  • To perform a phlebotomy; to open a vein to withdraw or let blood.

Origin / Etymology

From phlebotomy + -ize.

Synonyms

bleed, leech, phlebotomise

Scrabble Score: 30

phlebotomize: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
phlebotomize: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
phlebotomize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 33

phlebotomize: valid Words With Friends Word