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Meaning of
bloodletting
in English
bloodletting
us
//ˈblʌdˌlɛtɪŋ//
uk
//ˈblʌdlɛtɪŋ//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
historical
medical
practice
(
involving
tainted
blood
removal
)
The
ancient
doctor
performed
bloodletting
to
balance
the
patient's
humors
.
reduction
of
resources
for
potential
gain
;
improvement
The
company
engaged
in
bloodletting
by
downsizing
to
increase
profits
.
violent
event
with
heavy
bloodshed
The
battle
resulted
in
bloodletting
with
many
casualties
and
deaths
.
