Definition of Bloodletting
Bloodletting
blood·let·ting
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the historical surgical practice of letting some of a patient's blood flow out, intended to be a therapeutic technique;
e.g. In the middle ages, doctors believed that bloodletting restores balance to the body and cured patients of various ailments.
(noun)
bloodshed, violence against people, especially during a war, that results in many being wounded or killed;
e.g. There was a great deal of unnecessary bloodletting on the scene of the battle.
(noun)
bitter disputes, quarrels, and division within a group or organization, often characterized by harsh criticism and severe attacks in speech or writing;
e.g. They were urged to end the bloodletting and find more productive ways of settling their disagreements.
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