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Record 1 2021-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

The application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
DEF

Traitement médical utilisant la compression des doigts, inspiré de l'acupuncture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento sin cirugía
DEF

Tratamiento alternativo analgésico en que se hace presión con los dedos en puntos específicos del cuerpo, seguido por un mensaje de la misma área.

OBS

Es un tratamiento para síntomas de cáncer.

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