French translation of venesection is 
phlébotomie

Meaning of "venesection" in English

Venesection, also known as phlebotomy, is a medical procedure involving the incision of a vein to withdraw blood. Historically, this technique was used to treat various ailments by removing an ostensibly harmful amount of blood to restore health. Nowadays, it is primarily used for diagnostic purposes or to treat conditions like hemochromatosis and polycythemia where blood volume must be reduced. It is considered a safe and routine procedure when performed in a controlled medical setting with proper sterilization techniques.

Meaning of "phlébotomie" in French

In French, "phlébotomie" refers to a similar medical practice as its English counterpart, involving the incision or puncture of a vein to withdraw blood. This procedure holds historical significance in the fields of medicine and surgery and was once utilized for bloodletting to address various conditions. In contemporary medical practice, phlébotomie is primarily used for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions, similar to its usage in English, such as reducing iron overload in hemochromatosis patients.

Pronunciation of "venesection" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌvɛnɪˈsɛkʃən/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "venesection" is relatively uniform across English-speaking regions, though slight variations in accent may affect the vowel sounds slightly, with no significant dialectical differences.

Pronunciation of "phlébotomie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fle.bɔ.tɔ.mi/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains consistent in standard French. However, variations may occur in different Francophone regions due to accent differences, particularly in the vowel sounds, but these are typically minor.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor recommended venesection for the patient's condition.
   (Le médecin a recommandé une phlébotomie pour l'état du patient.)

2. Venesection was a common practice in ancient medicine.
   (La phlébotomie était une pratique courante dans la médecine ancienne.)

3. The nurse prepared the equipment needed for the venesection.
   (L'infirmière a préparé le matériel nécessaire pour la phlébotomie.)

4. Venesection can help in reducing excess iron in the body.
   (La phlébotomie peut aider à réduire l'excès de fer dans le corps.)

5. The patient's venesection procedure went smoothly.
   (La procédure de phlébotomie du patient s'est bien déroulée.)

6. Venesection is less common today but still used for certain conditions.
   (La phlébotomie est moins courante aujourd'hui mais est encore utilisée pour certaines conditions.)

7. The history of venesection is quite fascinating.
   (L'histoire de la phlébotomie est assez fascinante.)

8. Many people feared venesection in the past due to superstitions.
   (Beaucoup de gens craignaient la phlébotomie dans le passé à cause de superstitions.)

9. Venesection requires precise technique to ensure patient safety.
   (La phlébotomie nécessite une technique précise pour assurer la sécurité du patient.)

10. The doctor explained the procedure of venesection to the medical students.
    (Le médecin a expliqué la procédure de phlébotomie aux étudiants en médecine.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "venesection" in English

Synonyms: phlebotomy, bloodletting, venipuncture.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: transfusion, incision, withdrawal, treatment.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "phlébotomie" in French

Synonyms: saignée, prélèvement sanguin, ponction veineuse.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: transfusion, incision, traitement.

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