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acupuncture

 

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Noun acupuncture has 1 sense
  1. acupuncture, stylostixis - treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
    --1 is a kind of treatment

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Acupuncture

Definition

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine originating from ancient Chinese practices. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing.

Main Usage

In modern times, acupuncture is commonly used as a complementary therapy to treat various medical conditions, alleviate pain, and promote overall well-being.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A traditional Chinese practice of inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy, believed to promote health and healing.

Example Sentence: Many individuals seek acupuncture as a natural way to manage chronic pain.

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Sense 2:

The therapeutic manipulation of specific points on the body using acupuncture techniques.

Example Sentence: My acupuncturist recommended a series of sessions to address my insomnia.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To perform the practice of acupuncture on someone or oneself.

Example Sentence: I have been acupunctured by a skilled practitioner.

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Sense 2:

To undergo acupuncture as a treatment.

Example Sentence: She decided to acupuncture her migraines after conventional medicine failed to provide relief.

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