Definitions
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 medicinalisExample 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."
