phlebo- , phleb- Combining forms meaning vein.

Does Phleb mean blood?

Phlebo- (prefix): Means vein. From the Greek “phleps”, vein, which came from the root “phlein”, to gush or overflow. Appears in phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), phlebotomist (a person who draws blood from veins), and phlebotomy (a venipuncture).

What is a phlebotomist in medical terms?

Phlebotomist: A person who draws blood for diagnostic tests or to remove blood for treatment purposes.