Hemophagy

/ˌhɛˈmɑfədʒi/ noun

Definition

The practice or condition of feeding on blood; hematophagy.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + '-phagy' (eating). A synonym for hemophagia, emphasizing the feeding behavior itself.

Kelly Says

Hemophagy has fascinated humans throughout history—we see vampire legends in almost every culture, and real blood-feeding animals like leeches have been used in medicine for thousands of years to promote healing.

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