phlebotomize

Meaning

Verb

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

phlebotomy + -ize

Modern English dictionary

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