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Acupuncture

A-kyoo-puh-ngkchur

/ˈækjuːˌpʌŋktʃɜːr/

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acupuncture

Dictionary meaning

Treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin.

Synonyms: stylostixis

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