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acupuncture

(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

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

Related Forms:

acupuncturist noun

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noun

A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.

transitive verb ac·u·punc·tured, ac·u·punc·tur·ing, ac·u·punc·tures

To subject to acupuncture.

Origin:

Origin: Latin acus, needle; see ak- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + puncture

Related Forms:

acˌu·puncˈtur·ist noun

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