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shiatsu

Pronunciation: /ʃɪˈatsuː/
Definition of shiatsu

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of therapy of Japanese origin based on the same principles as acupuncture, in which pressure is applied to certain points on the body using the hands.

Origin:

Japanese, literally 'finger pressure'

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Definition of shiatsu in the US English dictionary