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• (chee-gong) A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health.

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  qigong. (n.d.). Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/qigong.

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  qigong. www.cancer.gov. Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/qigong (accessed: February 4, 2023).

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  "qigong." Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/qigong.

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