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According to [[Joss Whedon]], during the DVD commentary for the pilot episode of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', the term "phlebotinum" originates from ''Buffy'' writer (and ''[[Angel]]'' co-creator) David Greenwalt's sudden outburst: "Don't touch the phlebotinum!" apropos of nothing. <ref>Whether or not he had the etymological connection in mind, "phlebotomy" is the drawing of blood. Ironically appropriate in context.</ref>
If the phlebotinum in question is simply a physical substance with unusual/extreme properties you are almost certainly dealing with the element [[Unobtainium]].
A.K.A. Handwavium. Compare [[MacGuffin]], [[A Wizard Did It]], [[Hand Wave]], and [[Deus Ex Machina]].
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