What is another word for hebotomy?
Pronunciation: [hɛbˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA) 
The word 'hebotomy' is an archaic medical term that refers to the process of bloodletting, or the surgical removal of blood from a patient's body. Synonyms for hebotomy include phlebotomy, venesection, and blood-letting. While this practice was once thought to have therapeutic benefits, it is now known to be harmful and has been largely abandoned in modern medicine. Phlebotomy is still used in certain cases, such as to treat patients with iron overload disorders or as a diagnostic tool for blood disorders. However, these procedures are now performed using advanced medical techniques and with strict protocols in place to ensure patient safety.
