Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 20th Edition
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friction

[L. frictio]
1. Rubbing.
2. In massage, strong circular manipulations of deep tissue, always followed by centripetal stroking.

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cross-fiber friction
deep transverse friction
dry friction
moist friction

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