The Complete Guide to Phlebotomy: History,
Techniques, and Professional Standards for
2025/2026
Terms in this set (36)
Phlebotomy The practice of drawing blood for testing.
Venesection Surgical technique for bloodletting by cutting a vein.
Hippocrates Greek physician who recognized different diseases.
Bloodletting Removing blood to balance body fluids.
Four Humors Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile balance.
Barber Surgeon Practitioner performing surgery and bloodletting.
Lancet Sharp instrument for puncturing skin.
Cupping Heated suction method to draw blood to skin.