General
bloodsucker
What does bloodsucker mean?
Slang for the person who takes blood or the lab staff who process it.
"The bloodsuckers want another two tubes for the panel."
Origin
Blood-drawing metaphor; cousin of 'vampire.'
Frequently asked questions
Who is a 'bloodsucker' in a hospital?
It is slang for a phlebotomist or lab technician, the person who draws blood or processes the samples.
Is 'bloodsucker' an insult?
It is usually affectionate or teasing banter, not a real insult, playing on the vampire image of someone always after your blood.
How does it relate to 'vampire'?
It is a close cousin of the slang term 'vampire' for the same role, both riffing on blood-drawing.
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