hirudo medicinalis

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Noun hirudo medicinalis has 1 sense

medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis - large European freshwater leech formerly used for bloodletting
--₁ is a kind of leech, bloodsucker, hirudinean
--₁ is a member of Hirudo, genus Hirudo

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Hirudo medicinalis

Definition:

Hirudo medicinalis, commonly known as a medicinal leech, is a species of bloodsucking leech that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.

Examples:

Noun:

The hirudo medicinalis is known for its ability to secrete anticoagulants.
Traditional healers often use hirudo medicinalis for bloodletting therapy.

Adjective:

The hirudo medicinalis therapy has gained popularity in recent years.
She underwent hirudo medicinalis treatment to alleviate her chronic pain.

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