Definition of Acupuncture

1. Noun. Treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin.

Exact synonyms: Stylostixis
Generic synonyms: Intervention, Treatment
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China

Definition of Acupuncture

1. n. Pricking with a needle; a needle prick.

2. v. t. To treat with acupuncture.

Definition of Acupuncture

1. Noun. The insertion of needles into living tissue, especially for remedial purposes. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To treat with acupuncture. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acupuncture

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Medical Definition of Acupuncture

1. Pricking with a needle; a needle prick. Specifically, the insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes. Origin: L. Acus needle + punctura a pricking, fr. Pungere to prick: cf. F. Acuponcture. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acupuncture

acuminating
acumination
acuminations
acuminite
acuminites
acuminose
acuminous
acuology
acupoint
acupoints
acupressure
acupressures
acupunctuate
acupuncturation
acupuncturations
acupuncture (current term)
acupuncture anaesthesia
acupuncture analgesia
acupuncture points
acupuncture therapy
acupunctured
acupunctures
acupuncturing
acupuncturist
acupuncturists
acus
acusection
acusector
acushla
acushlas

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