"marma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: marmas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi मर्म (marm, “heart”), from Sanskrit मर्मन् (marman). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|मर्म||heart}} Hindi मर्म (marm, “heart”), {{der|en|sa|मर्मन्}} Sanskrit मर्मन् (marman) Head templates: {{en-noun}} marma (plural marmas)
  1. (Ayurveda) A special, sensitive point on the body. Related terms: meridian Translations (a special, sensitive point on the body): marma [masculine] (Portuguese)

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