皮膚鍼

English translation: acupuncture (needle roller)

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Japanese term or phrase:皮膚鍼
English translation:acupuncture (needle roller)
Entered by: David Patrick

10:45 Aug 23, 2017
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / Acupuncture, massage and moxibustion
Japanese term or phrase: 皮膚鍼
Although it literally means 'skin needling' it actually seems to refer to an instrument studded with small needles that is rolled across the skin, or the associated technique. Provisional translation: needle roller/needle rolling
Hannon
Local time: 07:15
needle roller
Explanation:
I'd go with "needle roller" for acupuncture.

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http://blog.livedoor.jp/amahibi/archives/23146446.html
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David Patrick
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2needle roller
David Patrick
3a guide tube (for acupuncture needle)
Kayoko Kimura
3skin accupuncture
cinefil
3micro-needle dermal roller
Port City


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a guide tube (for acupuncture needle)


Explanation:
This is a tool for putting a needle inside before inserting an acupuncture needle. Please refer to websites below.


    Reference: http://www.bondmedical.cn/en/product_show.asp?ProdNum=1510&p...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouqRT79PPuI
Kayoko Kimura
United States
Local time: 02:15
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skin accupuncture


Explanation:
http://hari9danjiri.hatenablog.com/entry/2016/04/21/225528

cinefil
Japan
Local time: 16:15
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needle roller


Explanation:
I'd go with "needle roller" for acupuncture.

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Note added at 4 hrs (2017-08-23 15:06:24 GMT)
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http://blog.livedoor.jp/amahibi/archives/23146446.html

David Patrick
Ireland
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micro-needle dermal roller


Explanation:
A micro-needle dermal roller or just a dermal roller.
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=329...

Port City
New Zealand
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