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Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Withdrawal of blood from a vein.
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Withdrawal
The act or process of giving up the use of a drug to which one has become addicted or dependent.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Vein
A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back into the heart.
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the vein.
Phlegm
Mucus, especially mucus produced by the lungs during inflammation or infection.
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Mucus, especially mucus produced by the lungs during inflammation or infection.
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