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Leech (noun) any one of numerous genera and species of annulose worms, belonging to the order Hirudinea, or Bdelloidea, esp. those species used in medicine, as Hirudo medicinalis of Europe, and allied species. Leech (noun) a glass tube of peculiar construction, adapted for drawing blood from a scarified part by means of a vacuum. Leech (verb) to treat as a surgeon; to doctor; as, to leech wounds. Leech (verb) to bleed by the use of leeches
Their bodies are flattened, much wider than they are thick. They are usually dark colored, often brown or sometimes black or dark green. Some species have no markings, others have spots and stripes. The smallest leeches grow no more than 5 mm, but some big species may get to be more than 25 cm long. Many leech species have one or more pairs of eyes visible on the top of their front end. Leech species that suck blood have sharp teeth. Predatory species may have teeth, or may have only crushing jaws.