Definitions for: Cupping


[n] a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface



Webster (1913) Definition: Cup"ping (k?p"p?ng), n. (Med.)
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.

Cupping glass, a glass cup in which a partial vacuum is
produced by heat, in the process of cupping.

Dry cupping, the application of a cupping instrument
without scarification, to draw blood to the surface,
produce counter irritation, etc.

Wet cupping, the operation of drawing blood by the
application of a cupping instrument after scarification.

See Also: bloodletting

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