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Etymology

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From auto- +‎ massage.

Noun

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automassage (uncountable)

  1. The practice of massaging oneself.
    • 1914, Max Einhorn, “Habitual Constipation and its Treatment,” Philadelphia Medical Journal and The Medical News, Volume 99, No. 22, 30 May, 2014, p. 1064,[1]
      There are physical means of treatment, such as massage of the bowel and abdomen. That can be done either by an experienced masseur, or by automassage.
    • 1977, Yehudi Menuhin, chapter 8, in Unfinished Journey[2], New York: Knopf, page 153:
      While America prepared for war, I trundled south with Baller, using the journey, which lasted a couple of days and nights, to put myself on a cure. Except for a few oranges and walnuts, I starved myself, and worked, rested and learned automassage, with gratifying results: I arrived in Mexico feeling absolutely free, loose, floating and light.
    • 2002, Mark F. Beck, chapter 1, in Massage Basics[3], Albany, NY: Delmar, page 3:
      Athletes, dancers, and others who must keep muscles strong and supple are often instructed in automassage, or massaging one’s own muscles, and in basic massage on a partner.
  2. A device or feature providing automated massage.

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