venesector

/venɪˈsektər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or instrument used in venesection, especially a ligature or tourniquet used to constrict a vein before making an incision.

“The surgeon used a vennesector to prepare the patient for bloodletting.”

Synonyms

  • ligature
  • tourniquet

Antonyms

  • coagulant
  • hemostatic