exsanguinate

American  

[eks-sang-gwuh-neyt] / ɛksˈsæŋ gwəˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

exsanguinated, exsanguinating

1. to drain of blood; make bloodless.

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verb (used without object)

exsanguinated, exsanguinating

1. to bleed to death.

exsanguinate British  

/ ɪkˈsæŋɡwɪneɪt /

verb

1. rare (tr) to drain the blood from

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Other Word Forms

• exsanguination noun

Etymology

Origin of exsanguinate

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Late Latin exsanguinātus “bloodless, deprived of blood” (past participle of exsanguināre ), equivalent to Latin ex- ex- ¹ + sanguin- (stem of sanguis “blood”; sanguine ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The inclusion of this simple, yet effective, piece of equipment will mitigate the likelihood that wounded individuals will exsanguinate from otherwise survivable injuries before they can be transported to a trauma center. This is especially important since police officers are often first on scene to medical emergencies, particularly those involving penetrating injuries, such as gunshot wounds, which are most amenable to the benefits of tourniquet application.

From Washington Post

These include American junkie Alan Mustgrave, a nightclub "fakir" who manages to exsanguinate himself during a particularly extreme masochistic performance.

From The Guardian

It would also have to take into account the hunting patterns of the leeches, which may prefer to exsanguinate some animals more than others.

From Economist

If the aorta were ruptured the victim would exsanguinate.

From The Guardian