acupuncture

UK /ˈæ.kjuˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɜ/ US /ˈæ.kjuˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/
noun 1verb 1

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noun

1

The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illne

Chinese doctors at Chishan County Hospital in Shansi Province have used acupuncture on the scalp to cure a patient suffering from paralysis of the right limbs caused by inflammation of the brain’s blood vessels.

verb

1

To treat with acupuncture.

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