hirudinization

hirudinization
1. The process of rendering the blood noncoagulable by the injection of hirudin. 2. The application of leeches.

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hir·u·di·ni·za·tion (hĭ-roo″dĭ-nĭ-zaґshən) [L. hirudo leech] 1. the process of rendering the blood noncoagulable by the injection of hirudin. 2. leeching.

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