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Sinew tumor
筋瘤 〔筋瘤〕 jīn liú
A tumor (a growth on the outside of the body) characterized by purple coloration, with green-blue veins entwined over it and some protruding like worms.
Biomedical correspondence: phlebangioma; varicosity. A sinew tumor is attributable to anger stirring liver fire, blood dryness, and sinew hypertonicity.
Medicinal therapy: Clear the liver, nourish the blood, and soothe the sinews. Use
Etymology
Chinese: 筋 jīn, sinew, visible vein; 瘤 liú, tumor.
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