Verenpisara

Verenpisara is a Finnish noun meaning a small drop of blood. It is formed from veren, the genitive of veri (blood), and pisara (drop). The term is primarily a general-language expression rather than a technical term in medicine.

In everyday use, verenpisara describes a tiny amount of blood that appears from a minor injury, such as a small cut or a pinprick. In medical settings, the phrase is sometimes used descriptively to refer to a small sample of capillary blood obtained for testing, for example by finger-prick, but it is not a standardized measurement or procedure term; more precise language (such as microliters or specific collection methods) is used in professional contexts.

In Finnish literature and media, verenpisara is commonly employed as a metaphor for fragility, life, or vulnerability. The image of a single drop of blood can symbolize risk, suffering, or a moment of decision.

Verenpisara is used primarily in non-technical contexts; it does not denote a medical technique. See also blood drop, capillary blood sampling, hematology, and Finnish language.