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Therapeutics > Leeching

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

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024763

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