cupping, cupping jar

French translation: ventouse

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English term or phrase:	cupping, cupping jar
French translation:	ventouse
Entered by:	Drmanu49

20:40 Feb 4, 2006

English to French translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / alternative methods

English term or phrase: cupping, cupping jar

a glass bulb to create vacuum on some spots of the body to activate blood movement under the skin

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ventouse

Explanation:
Commonly used for the above mentioned

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Drmanu49
France
Local time: 21:04

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that's it! thanks a lot :)
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ventouse

Drmanu49

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ventouse

Marie-Andree Dionne

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ventouse

Explanation:
Cupping seul signifie: drainage ou drainer

Voir OLF à cupping glass.

Marie-Andree Dionne
Canada
Local time: 15:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: French

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peer agreement (net): +5

ventouse

Drmanu49
France
Local time: 21:04
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that's it! thanks a lot :)

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