median cubital vein
Medical term Phlebotomy
The superficial vein in the antecubital area linking the cephalic and basilic veins; a frequent venipuncture site.
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- superficialCloser to the surface of the body.
- veinA blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
- venipuncturePuncturing a vein with a needle to collect blood.
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- phlebotomyThe practice of drawing blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing.
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