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cupping

American  
[kuhp-ing] / ˈkʌp ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of drawing blood from the body by scarification and the application of a cupping glass, or by the application of a cupping glass without scarification, as for relieving internal congestion or for loosening and stimulating the muscles.

cupping British  
/ ˈkʌpɪŋ /

noun

  1. archaic med the process of applying a cupping glass to the skin

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Etymology

Origin of cupping

First recorded in 1350–1400; cup ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )

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