Pronunciation: /blʌd.lɛt.ɪŋ/
noun the act or practice of letting blood by opening a vein or artery
A1 Bloodletting is an old medical practice.
A2 In the past, bloodletting was believed to cure many illnesses.
B1 Bloodletting was commonly used in medieval times to treat various ailments.
B2 The practice of bloodletting fell out of favor as modern medicine advanced.
C1 Historically, bloodletting was thought to balance the humors in the body.
C2 Some cultures still practice bloodletting as a form of traditional medicine.
verb not applicable
A1 The doctor performed bloodletting to help the patient.
A2 In the past, bloodletting was a common medical practice.
B1 Some people believe in the benefits of bloodletting for certain illnesses.
B2 The practice of bloodletting has been largely abandoned in modern medicine.
C1 Historically, bloodletting was used to balance the body's humors.
C2 Some alternative medicine practitioners still advocate for bloodletting as a treatment.
adjective not applicable
A1 The doctor recommended a bloodletting procedure to treat the patient's illness.
A2 Bloodletting was a common medical practice in ancient times.
B1 The village healer used bloodletting as a way to balance the body's humors.
B2 The controversial practice of bloodletting fell out of favor as modern medicine advanced.
C1 Some historical texts suggest that bloodletting may have been more harmful than beneficial.
C2 Despite its risks, bloodletting continued to be practiced by some traditional healers in remote regions.
adverb not applicable
A1 The doctor performed bloodletting to help the patient feel better.
A2 After the bloodletting procedure, the patient's symptoms improved.
B1 Bloodletting was a common medical practice in the past, but is no longer used today.
B2 Some historical texts recommend bloodletting as a treatment for various illnesses.
C1 The practice of bloodletting has been largely discredited by modern medicine.
C2 Despite its controversial history, some practitioners still believe in the benefits of bloodletting.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Bloodletting is an old medical practice.
A2 The doctor recommended bloodletting to improve circulation.
B1 Bloodletting was commonly used in the past to treat various illnesses.
B2 Some people believe that bloodletting can help balance the body's humors.
C1 Historically, bloodletting was thought to be a cure for many ailments.
C2 Modern medicine has largely abandoned the practice of bloodletting due to its risks and limited effectiveness.
preposition not applicable
A1 The doctor recommended bloodletting for his illness.
A2 In medieval times, bloodletting was a common medical practice.
B1 The ancient Greeks believed in the benefits of bloodletting to balance the humors.
B2 Bloodletting was used as a treatment for various ailments throughout history.
C1 The practice of bloodletting fell out of favor as modern medicine advanced.
C2 Despite its controversial history, bloodletting is still occasionally used in certain medical procedures.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Bloodletting can be a dangerous practice.
A2 Bloodletting was once believed to balance the body's humors.
B1 Bloodletting was a common medical treatment in the past.
B2 Bloodletting fell out of favor as modern medicine advanced.
C1 Bloodletting is now considered a barbaric and ineffective medical practice.
C2 Despite its historical use, bloodletting is now seen as a harmful and outdated medical procedure.
interjection not applicable
A1 Bloodletting! That sounds painful.
A2 Ouch, bloodletting was a common medical practice in the past.
B1 Bloodletting, a historical medical treatment, is now considered outdated.
B2 Bloodletting was once believed to balance the body's humors.
C1 The practice of bloodletting has been largely discredited by modern medicine.
C2 Despite its historical use, bloodletting is now seen as a harmful and ineffective treatment.
article not applicable
A1 Bloodletting was a common medical practice in the past.
A2 Some ancient civilizations believed that bloodletting could cure illnesses.
B1 Bloodletting fell out of favor as medical knowledge advanced.
B2 Doctors in the 19th century still practiced bloodletting despite its controversial nature.
C1 Historians debate the effectiveness of bloodletting in treating various ailments.
C2 Bloodletting was once thought to balance the humors in the body, according to medieval medical theory.
formal Bloodletting was a common medical practice in the past, believed to balance the body's humors.
informal I heard that bloodletting used to be a popular treatment back in the day.
slang I can't believe they thought bloodletting would actually help people.
figurative The intense debate turned into a verbal bloodletting as each side tried to prove their point.
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