acupuncture

Speech parts

1. acupuncture - Noun

2. acupuncture - Verb

Meaning

Pricking with a needle; a needle prick.

The insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes.

To treat with acupuncture.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stylostixis burr chinese section operation drug therapy removal surgery bore penetration hint hypnosis Bali piercing
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Antonyms

disease damage block delay harm ease
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Hypernyms

treatment intervention

Examples

The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective in treating mild to moderate depression. Andrew Weil

Im afraid of needles, except acupuncture needles. Catherine O'Hara

China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower. Gary Locke

I'm a fan of homeopathy, acupuncture and spiritual healing. In Australia, this is not weird, but when I arrived in the U.K., everyone thought I was a freak. Natalie Imbruglia

I count on chiropractic sessions to keep my body aligned. Standing for hours can impact my posture, and that can throw the rest of my body out of whack. Acupuncture helps me relax and release stress. I'm also very into massage to help release tension in my back, neck, and shoulders. Giada De Laurentiis

I'm cancer-free. And I'm on antioxidants and acupuncture and a different diet. And I have a different outlook on life. I don't have resentment any more. It's wonderful. Louis Gossett, Jr.

Close letter words and terms

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