Definition of Effleurage

1. Noun. A rhythmic stroking. "Effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"

Generic synonyms: Massage
Group relationships: Lamaze Method, Lamaze Method Of Childbirth

Medical Definition of Effleurage

1. A stroking movement in massage. Origin: Fr. Effleurer, to touch lightly (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Effleurage

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