What is a medical leech?

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What is a medical leech?

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Medical leeches are raised in captivity and help patients heal wounds. Discover how leeches and other parasites are used for medical purposes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 25, 2014

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What is a medical leech?

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