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Leeching
Medical Definition: | The application of LEECHES to the body to draw blood for therapeutic purposes. Such medicinal leeching, an ancient medical practice, is still being used in microsurgery and the treatment of venous congestion or occlusion. |
Previously Indexed: | Bloodletting (1965-2001),Leeches (1965-2001) |
Leeching Medical Definitions and Terms
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