What is another word for blood donation?
Pronunciation: [blˈʌd də͡ʊnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Blood donation is a selfless act of donating blood to save lives. There are several other phrases that can be used to describe this noble gesture. These include blood transfusion, plasma donation, venipuncture, phlebotomy, and blood giving. Each of these terms refers to the process of collecting blood from donors and subsequently giving it to patients in need. Blood transfusion generally refers to the transfer of blood from one person to another, while plasma donation is the process of donating plasma, which is the liquid component of blood without red blood cells. Venipuncture and phlebotomy both refer to the process of collecting blood from veins. Finally, blood giving is a general term for donating blood, regardless of the intended recipient.
