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shiatsu

shi·at·su [ shee t s ] or shi·at·zu [ shee t s ]


noun 
Definition:
 
form of massage: a form of healing massage in which the hands are used to apply pressure at acupuncture points on the body in order to stimulate and redistribute energy. Originating in Japan, it is used to treat various conditions such as back pain, migraine, insomnia, depression, and digestive problems.

[Mid-20th century. < Japanese, "finger pressure"]
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