cupping therapy

noun

A form of traditional medicine in which a cup of heated air is placed against the skin.

Meanings

nouncupping therapy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of traditional medicine in which a cup of heated air is placed against the skin.

    Synonyms: fire cupping

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of traditional medicine in which a cup of heated air is placed against the skin.

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