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bloodletting

/ˈblʌdˌlɛtɪŋ/

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verb

Aderlass

To bleed; let blood; phlebotomise.

Examples :

"The doctor decided against bloodletting as a treatment for the patient's fever. "

Der Arzt entschied sich gegen einen Aderlass als Behandlung für das Fieber des Patienten.

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noun

Aderlass

The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.

Examples :

"Centuries ago, doctors often used bloodletting as a common treatment, even for simple illnesses. "

Vor Jahrhunderten verwendeten Ärzte den Aderlass oft als gängige Behandlung, selbst bei einfachen Krankheiten.

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noun

Aderlass, Ausbluten

(by extension) The diminishment of any resource with the hope that this will lead to a positive effect.

Examples :

"Yet another round of corporate bloodletting."

Schon wieder eine Runde der Unternehmensausblutung.

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noun

Blutvergießen, Gemetzel

A circumstance, such as a battle, where a large amount of blood is likely to be spilled through violence.

Examples :

"The historical reenactment, while educational, was also a staged bloodletting, showing a gruesome battle scene. "

Die historische Nachstellung war zwar lehrreich, aber auch ein inszeniertes Blutvergießen, das eine grausame Kampfszene zeigte.

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