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Meaning of moxibustion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/

Definitions

The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Moxibustion
Español moxibustión
Français moxibustion
Italiano moxibustione
日本語 お灸
한국어
Polski termopunktura
Português moxibustão
Русский прижигание

Examples

“Traditional Chinese medicine includes herbal remedy, diet therapy, use of animal secretion and organs, acupuncture, massage, moxibustion (the application of a burning moxa plant to skin), and other folk methods.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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