Concept information
Preferred term
Leeching
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Leech Therapy
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 2002
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024763
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