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acupuncture

One entry found for acupuncture.
Main Entry: acu·punc·ture
Pronunciation: -"p&[ng](k)-ch&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin acus + English puncture
: 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 /-"p&[ng](k)-ch&-rist/ noun