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3 words match “SCARIFICATION”

SCARIFICATION n.
The act of scarifying.
CUPPING n.
the process of cupping. -- Dry cupping, the application of a cupping instrument without scarification, to draw blood to the surface, produce counter irritation, etc. -- Wet cupping, the operation of drawing blood by the application of a cupping instrument after scarification.
PHARYNGOTOMY n.
Scarification or incision of the tonsils.