hirudinize

/ˌhɪruːˈdaɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or apply a hirudin, especially as a remedy or medicine

“The doctor decided to hirudinize the patient with the rare extract to cure their chronic pain.”

2. noun

the act of treating or applying a hirudin as a remedy or medicine

“The patient underwent a process of hirudinization to alleviate their symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • medicate
  • treat

Antonyms

  • detox
  • purify