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