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larval therapy |
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larval therapy n (Medicine / Complementary Medicine) the use of maggots that feed on dead tissue to assist in the healing of serious wounds. An ancient practice, it has been revived in rare cases in which healing is hampered by the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 17 An Introduction to Larval Therapy (Stephen Thomas) |
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