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Phlebotomy
 
  Phlebotomy may refer to:

  • Venipuncture
    Venipuncture

    In medicine venipuncture or venepuncture is the process of obtaining a sample of Vein blood. Usually a 5 ml to 25 ml sample of blood is adequate depending on what blood tests have been requested....
    , the practice of collecting blood samples. It is also the recommended treatment for hemochromatosis, an iron overload disorder
  • Bloodletting
    Bloodletting

    Bloodletting is the withdrawal of often considerable quantities of blood from a patient in the belief that this would cure or prevent a great many illnesses and diseases....
    , the ancient medical practice
  • Phlebotomy (band), the previous name of Greek gothic metal band On Thorns I Lay