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A Hindoo process, which consists in pressing the body of the bather in a peculiar manner; cracking the various joints, and employing blows and friction. ‘Kneading’ consists in pressing alternately upon a part of the body to arouse the muscles to more energetic action. It is employed at times in dyspepsia.

n. Act or process of rubbing the limbs and kneading the joints to restore tone and vigour to the muscular and nervous system; tripsis.