bloodless operation

[ blŭd′lĭs ]

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An operation performed with negligible loss of blood.

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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

But they say its effect on the regular daily operation of organized crime has been negligible.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Their leader, Njie, still going by “Dave” during the operation, would stay a safe distance away until the State House was secure.
The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country|Jacob Siegel|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber|Jamie Dettmer|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The campaign was known to palace insiders as “Operation Mrs. PB.”
Pulled Documentary Says William Felt ‘Used’ by Charles’ Push for Camilla|Tom Sykes|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As night fell, the rescue operation slowed and sea conditions worsened.
‘We’re Going to Die’: Survivors Recount Greek Ferry Fire Horror|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
Her white face looked ethereal in the moonlight, and her bloodless lips were quivering with returning life.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
The act, however, is a progressive piece of legislation and creates new conditions as the result of its own operation.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
After the Reserve Banks have been in operation long enough to be running smoothly, not a few branches will doubtless be organized.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The intellect might be abolished so far as its participation in such an operation is concerned.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)