1. Verb form
of Cup
2. Noun
The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot. Also, sometimes, a similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.
3. Noun
a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
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