anatripsis

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English

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek ἀνατρῖψις (anatrîpsis, rubbing up), ultimately from τρίβω (tríbō, rub).

Noun

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anatripsis (uncountable)

  1. The use of friction or rubbing as therapy, a form of massage
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