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Definition of Petrissage
1. Noun. Massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed.
Generic synonyms: Massage
Definition of Petrissage
1. Noun. (context: massage) A form of massage involving kneading or wringing the skin with one's fingers, knuckles and thumbs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Petrissage
1. A manipulation in massage, consisting in a kneading of the muscles. Origin: Fr. Kneading (05 Mar 2000)