Definition of cupping

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Cupping (n.) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot. Also, sometimes, a similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess..

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Cupping :: Cupping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cu.
Ventouse :: Ventouse (v. t. & i.) To cup; to use a cupping glass.
Bloodletting :: Bloodletting (n.) The act or process of letting blood or bleeding, as by opening a vein or artery, or by cupping or leeches; -- esp. applied to venesection..
Ventouse :: Ventouse (n.) A cupping glass.
Cupping :: Cupping (n.) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot. Also, sometimes, a similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess..
Scarificator :: Scarificator (n.) An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets moved simultaneously by a spring, for making slight incisions..
Cupper :: Cupper (n.) One who performs the operation of cupping.
Cup :: Cup (n.) A cupping glass or other vessel or instrument used to produce the vacuum in cupping.
Cup :: Cup (v. t.) To apply a cupping apparatus to; to subject to the operation of cupping. See Cupping.
Bdellometer :: Bdellometer (n.) A cupping glass to which are attached a scarificator and an exhausting syringe.
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