Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exsanguinate
verb
/ɛkˈsæŋɡwɪˌneɪt/
Definition
To drain or lose blood, especially through injury or a surgical procedure.
Examples
- The soldier was exsanguinated after sustaining multiple wounds on the battlefield.
- In some medical procedures, it is necessary to exsanguinate the patient to minimize blood loss.
Meaning
The process of removing blood from an organism or part of it.
Synonyms
- Bleed out
- Drain
- Deplete
