acupuncture
noun/ˈækjuˌpʌŋktʃər/
Frequency rank: #12,474 most common English word
Meaning
A traditional medical practice in which thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body to treat pain or illness.
Example sentence
She decided to try acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain.
Synonyms & related words
- needling
- acutherapy
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