Venesection
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bleeding · blood taken from veins · opening the vein · venesection
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Aphorisms
A therapeutic bloodletting procedure recommended for various conditions and timed by season
Those ruptures in the back which spread down to the elbows are removed by venesection.
Those persons to whom it is beneficial to have blood taken from their veins, should have it done in spring.
Persons who are benefited by venesection or purging, should be bled or purged in spring.