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/ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ · noun
(strictly) The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root..
These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).
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Epilation means (strictly) The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root..
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These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).
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