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bloodsuckers
What does bloodsuckers mean?
Playful slang for the phlebotomy team or others who repeatedly come to draw blood samples.
"The bloodsuckers are back for the morning draws."
Origin
Humorous comparison to vampires or leeches that take blood.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the 'bloodsuckers' in a hospital?
It's playful slang for the phlebotomy team or others who repeatedly come to draw blood samples.
Why are phlebotomists called bloodsuckers?
It's a humorous comparison to vampires or leeches that take blood.
Is 'bloodsuckers' an insult?
It's usually meant lightheartedly among staff rather than as a genuine insult.
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