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LEECH THERAPY

\lˈiːt͡ʃ θˈɛɹəpi], \lˈiːt‍ʃ θˈɛɹəpi], \l_ˈiː_tʃ θ_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_p_i]\

Definitions of LEECH THERAPY

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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.

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