Akumcana, Ākuṃcana: 2 definitions

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Akumcana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Alternative spellings of this word include Akumchana.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Ākuṃcana (आकुंचन):—[ākuṃcanam] Contraction : a shortening or tensing of a part or organ

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Ākuṃcana (आकुंचन) [Also spelled akunchan]:—(nm) contraction; flexion; ~[cita] contracted; •[honā] to contract.

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