Medical Professions Glossary

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person or animal that sucks blood, especially a vampire or mosquito

  • The scientist studied the behavior of the bloodsucker in its natural habitat.
  • I heard that guy is a real bloodsucker, always asking for favors.
  • Watch out for that bloodsucker, he'll try to take advantage of you.
  • In the world of finance, some people refer to loan sharks as bloodsuckers.