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piercing

Creation of a hole in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry.

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Piercing (ピアス), specifically body piercing, is the process of making a hole in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry. While this is typically done through the skin, other tissue, such as cartilage in the ears or nose and muscle in the tongue, may also be transected. Body piercing has been practiced by many cultures throughout history with varying levels of acceptance.

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