Definitions

1. noun

the art or practice of using leeches for therapeutic purposes, especially in the treatment of bloodletting or blood flow-related conditions

“The medieval physician was skilled in the art of leechcraft and used it to treat her patients.”

2. verb

to apply leeches to a person or animal for therapeutic purposes, especially in the treatment of bloodletting or blood flow-related conditions

“The doctor leechcrafted the patient’s arm to improve blood flow to the injured area.”