"Leeching" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D024763
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.596
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Leeching".
- Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
- Therapeutics [E02]
- Leeching [E02.596]
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Leeching".
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