| Sanguisuga | Former name for Hirudo. Origin: L. A leech, fr. Sanguis, blood, + sugo, pp. Suctus, to suck (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sanguisuge | <zoology> A bloodsucker, or leech. Origin: L. Sanguisuga; sanguis blood + sugere to suck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| streptococcus sanguis | A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. (12 Dec 1998) |
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