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Shalya Chedan

/ʃɑːljə tʃeɪdʌn/
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  1. 1

    The surgical procedure of removing a foreign body or thorn from the body.

    "The doctor performed a shalya chedan to remove the splinter from the patient's hand."
  2. 2

    A specific Ayurvedic technique aimed at excising harmful elements from the body.

    "In Ayurveda, shalya chedan is considered essential for treating certain ailments."

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The term 'Shalya Chedan' originates from Sanskrit, where 'Shalya' means 'thorn' or 'foreign body' and 'Chedan' means 'removal' or 'excision'. This term is primarily used in the context of Ayurvedic medicine, reflecting ancient practices of surgical intervention in the Indian subcontinent.

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