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What do you call the substance the leech injects through the bloodstream to avoid blood clots?

Leeches secrete a substance which prevents blood clots. What is this substance?

Hirudin is produced in their saliva. Thus, this therapy is named Hirudotherapy.

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2 Responses to “What do you call the substance the leech injects through the bloodstream to avoid blood clots?”

  1. Gary B says:
    May 19, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    anti-coagulant

    Mosquitoes, fleas, and vampire bats do the same thing, although they probably use different chemicals.
    References :

  2. Belladonna says:
    May 20, 2009 at 12:07 am

    Hirudin is produced in their saliva. Thus, this therapy is named Hirudotherapy.
    References :

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