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shi⋅at⋅su

[shee-aht-soo]
–noun (sometimes initial capital letter)
a Japanese massage technique that includes the use of acupressure.
Also, shi⋅at⋅zu.


Origin:
< Japn < MChin, equiv. to Chin chǐ finger + pressure
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shi·at·su   (shē-ät'sōō)   
n.  A form of therapeutic massage in which pressure is applied with the thumbs and palms to those areas of the body used in acupuncture. Also called acupressure.

[Short for Japanese shiatsuryōhō : shi, finger + atsu-, pressure + ryōhō, treatment.]
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Main Entry: shi·at·su
Variant: also shi·at·zu /shE-'ät-sü/
Function: noun
often capitalized : acupressure especially of a form that originated in Japan
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shiatsu shi·at·su (shē-ät's&oomacr;)
n.
A form of therapeutic massage in which pressure is applied with the thumbs and palms to those areas of the body used in acupuncture. Also called acupressure.

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