Acupuncture

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæ.kju.ËŒpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/
• Other 1: (ăʹkÅ«pÅ­ngkʺchûr)

Origin

From Latin acus ("needle") + puncture.

Full definition of acupuncture

Noun

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

Related terms

• acupuncturist

Verb

1. (transitive) To treat with acupuncture.