SHIATSU

acupressure, G-Jo, shiatsu

(noun) treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

shiatsu (uncountable)

A form of massage, using the thumbs and palms, employed as therapy.

Anagrams

• situash, thiasus

Source: Wiktionary



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