BLOODLETTING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word bloodletting. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bloodletting. (close relations)

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	bleeding				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	noun • the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
	cupping				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
	phlebotomy				nounn
	noun • surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
	venesection				nounn
	noun • surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
	arteriotomy				nounn
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	lancination				nounn
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	leeching				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage verb • draw blood
	battue				nounn
	noun • a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter • indiscriminate slaughter
	bloodbath				nounn
	noun • indiscriminate slaughter
	bloodshed				nounn
	noun • the shedding of blood resulting in murder • indiscriminate slaughter

Best Hypernyms For BLOODLETTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bloodletting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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