fingerprick

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From finger +‎ prick.

Noun

fingerprick (plural fingerpricks)

  1. The act of pricking one's finger for the purpose of drawing a tiny amount of blood.
    Synonym: fingerstick
    Coordinate term: heelprick
  2. The wound created by such an act.
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