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bdellatomy Med.|dɛˈlætəmɪ|
[mod. f. Gr. βδέλλα leech + -τοµία a cutting.]
The name given to the practice of cutting leeches to empty them of blood while they still continue to suck.
1868Daily News 30 July, When the little blood-sucker has taken his fill and is about to release his bite..a small incision is made in his side that serves as an outlet for the blood, and he goes on sucking..Bdellatomy is the name given to the practice. |