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acupuncture definition

acu·punc·ture (ak′yo̵̅o̅ puŋk′c̸hər, -yə-)

noun

the ancient practice, esp. as carried on by the Chinese, of piercing parts of the body with needles in seeking to treat disease or relieve pain

Etymology: < L acus, needle (see acerose) + puncture

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