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petrissage

/ˈpɛtrɪsɑːʒ/

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noun

/ˈpɛtrɪsɑːʒ/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее технику массажа, включающую мягкое приподнимание и сжатие кожи и подлежащих тканей.

A noun referring to a massage technique involving gently lifting and squeezing the skin and underlying tissues.

uncountable

  1. C1formal

    A massage technique involving kneading, lifting, and squeezing the skin and underlying muscles to improve circulation and relieve tension.

    ruРазминание

    • The therapist used petrissage to loosen the tight muscles in my back.
    • Petrissage is often combined with effleurage for a full-body massage.
    • Regular petrissage can help reduce muscle soreness after exercise.