An incision into a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis is known as:
A)intravenous.
B)phlebotomy.
C)phlebitis.
D)phlebectomy.

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Phlebotomy is specifically the act of drawing blood from a vein using a needle. Intravenous is the administration of fluids or medications through a vein, not the act of withdrawing blood. Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, and phlebectomy is the surgical removal of a vein.

An Incision into a Vein with a Needle to Withdraw