n. (Med.) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot. Also, sometimes, a similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cupping glass, a glass cup in which a partial vacuum is produced by heat, in the process of cupping. --
Dry cupping, the application of a cupping instrument without scarification, to draw blood to the surface, produce counter irritation, etc. --
Wet cupping, the operation of drawing blood by the application of a cupping instrument after scarification. [ 1913 Webster ]