circumclusion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈkluːʒən/
Etymology
From Latin circumcludere, circumclusum (“to enclose”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The act of enclosing on all sides.
- (dated, uncountable, usually) An acupressure technique in which the pin is passed beneath the vessel, the wire loop placed over its point, and the ends brought over the artery and made fast.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circumclusions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |