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moxibustion

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(mäk′sə bus′c̸hən)

noun

the burning of moxa on the skin in treating various diseases or disorders

Origin: < moxa + (com)bustion

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noun

The burning of moxa or other substances on the skin to treat diseases or to produce analgesia.

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Origin: Alteration of moxa

Origin: + (com)bustion

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