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Definition of xerotripsis

xerotripsis

/ˌzɪroʊˈtrɪpsɪs/
xe · ro · trip · sis
Plural:xerotripses
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xerotripsis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of dry rubbing or friction applied to the body, historically used as a therapeutic massage technique without the use of oils or ointments.

Example

"The ancient physician prescribed daily xerotripsis to stimulate the patient's circulation before administering further treatments."

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• Rhymes for xerotripsis

• Nearby Words

xerophytically
xerostomia
xerotes
xerotripsis
xi
xi'an
xiamen

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Greek 'xēros' meaning 'dry' and 'tripsis' meaning 'rubbing' or 'friction'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerotripsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerotripsis
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