acupuncture

/ˈæk.juˌpʌŋk.tʃər/
noun
  1. A form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body to relieve pain or treat illness.
    • After several sessions of acupuncture, his back pain improved significantly.
    • Acupuncture has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine.
    • Some doctors recommend acupuncture as a complementary treatment for migraines.
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