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acupuncture

[ak-yoo-puhngk-cher, ak-yoo-puhngk-cher, ak-yoo-puhngk-]

noun

  1. a Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body.



verb (used with object)

acupunctured, acupuncturing 
  1. to perform acupuncture on.

acupuncture

/ ˈæʊˌʌŋʃə /

noun

  1. Also called: stylostixis.the insertion of the tips of needles into the skin at specific points for the purpose of treating various disorders by stimulating nerve impulses. Originally Chinese, this method of treatment is practised in many parts of the world

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

acupuncture

  1. The practice of inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain, treat a disease, or anesthetize a body part during surgery. Acupuncture has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine and has been in use for more than 5,000 years.

acupuncture

  1. A technique, which originated in China, for curing disease, relieving pain, or bringing about partial anesthesia by inserting needles into the body at specific points.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ˈˌܲԳٳܰ noun
  • ˈˌܲԳٳܰ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acupuncture1

1675–85; < Latin ū with a needle (ablative of acus needle) or acu- (as combining form of acus ) + puncture
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acupuncture1

C17: from Latin acus needle + puncture
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Kayleigh's tried cocktails of different medications, putting her feet in hot water, a flannel at the back of the head, acupuncture, cupping - but they've had little effect.

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Many of the extra treatments and services that help her feel better — various supplements, massage and acupuncture — aren’t fully covered by insurance.

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Other wellness businesses include acupuncture, yoga, red light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation, and IV drips for hydration that include vitamins and minerals also known to ease hangovers.

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On Sunday Zula Den, a nonprofit wellness center on Jefferson Boulevard, held a free wellness day that included acupuncture, massage, sound baths and reiki.

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Her mother was a Chinese medicine and acupuncture doctor and her father was a physician in Sichuan province before working at USC, she said.

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