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MEDICINAL LEECH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Medicinal Leech.

Medicinal Leech - as a noun

Large european freshwater leech formerly used for bloodletting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hirudo medicinalis

Example Sentences

"The medicinal leech attaches itself to the patient's skin and begins to suck blood."
"The medicinal leech secretes an anticoagulant to prevent the blood from clotting during feeding."
"Doctors consider medicinal leech therapy as an alternative treatment for certain conditions."
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