wet cupping

noun

The process of cupping (drawing blood by partial vacuum) where an incision is made at the same time.

Meanings

nounwet cupping (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountablemedicineThe process of cupping (drawing blood by partial vacuum) where an incision is made at the same time.
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