Another word for bloodletting

The "house for bloodletting and purging" adjoins it on the west (U).

Certainly some of the medical practices of the ancient world, such as bloodletting and the use of leeches, seem to us at least misguided and at worst, barbaric.

"Sangria" means "bloodletting" in Spanish, which may be a reference to the rich red color of the drink.

Apparently the historic Calvia dinner transpired without bloodletting, or at least no mayhem was reported by Cynthia after her lengthy conversation ended.