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BLOODLETTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Bloodletting.

Bloodletting - as a noun

Formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical aidmedical care
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indiscriminate slaughter

Example: "A bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
battuebloodbathbloodshed

Bloodletting - as a verb

To bleed; let blood; phlebotomise.

Example Sentences

"The procedure of bloodletting was believed to balance the four humors of the body."
"Many deaths occurred due to infections caused by unsanitary bloodletting instruments."
"The art of bloodletting is documented in historical medical texts."
"Physicians in the Middle Ages were commonly trained in the technique of bloodletting."
"The practice of bloodletting fell out of favor as scientific understanding improved."
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Word Game Points

Is BLOODLETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bloodletting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLOODLETTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BLOODLETTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bloodletting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLOODLETTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BLOODLETTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bloodletting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLOODLETTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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