Etymed
venesection
Definition
Surgical incision of a vein for the removal of blood
Clinical context
A 65-year-old patient with severe hemochromatosis presents with hepatomegaly and bronze skin discoloration. The physician performs a venesection to remove excess blood and reduce iron stores. The procedure involves making a surgical incision into the great saphenous vein to drain the blood directly.
Mnemonic
Venection = Vein + Section = Cut Vein to Remove Blood