word
Medical
Phlebotomy
fleh-BOT-oh-mee
/flɪˈbɒtəmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Phlebotomy
Dictionary meaning
The practice of drawing blood from a patient for testing or donation.
Examples
- The phlebotomy technician drew three vials of blood for the panel.
Common mispronunciations
fleh-BOT-uh-mee
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable. The 'ph' sounds like 'f'.
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