bloodletting
0 antonyms and opposites of bloodletting, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness.
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "letting" (from the verb "let," meaning to release) — literally, releasing blood.
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What does “bloodletting” mean?
The word “bloodletting” means the old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness. In plain terms, historically, draining blood as a treatment; today often used figuratively for painful cutbacks.
How do you use “bloodletting” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodletting” used in a sentence: “Bloodletting was a common medical treatment until the 19th century.”
What part of speech is “bloodletting”?
“Bloodletting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bloodletting” have?
“Bloodletting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness.