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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: acupunctureOne entry found. Main Entry: acu·punc·ture Pronunciation: \-ˌpəŋ(k)-chər\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin acus + English puncture Date: 1684 : an originally Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points especially to cure disease or relieve pain (as in surgery) — acupuncture transitive verb — acu·punc·tur·ist \-ˌpəŋ(k)-chə-rist\ noun 
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