亚洲网紅露点

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acupuncture

[ noun ak-yoo-puhngk-cher; verb ak-yoo-puhngk-cher, ak-yoo-puhngk- ]

noun

  1. a Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body.


verb (used with object)

acupunctured, acupuncturing.
  1. to perform acupuncture on.

acupuncture

/ 藞忙办箩蕣藢辫蕦艐办迟蕛蓹 /

noun

  1. the insertion of the tips of needles into the skin at specific points for the purpose of treating various disorders by stimulating nerve impulses. Originally Chinese, this method of treatment is practised in many parts of the world Also calledstylostixis
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

acupuncture

  1. The practice of inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain, treat a disease, or anesthetize a body part during surgery. Acupuncture has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine and has been in use for more than 5,000 years.

acupuncture

  1. A technique, which originated in China , for curing disease, relieving pain, or bringing about partial anesthesia by inserting needles into the body at specific points.
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Derived Forms

  • 藞补肠耻藢辫耻苍肠迟耻谤颈蝉迟, noun
  • 藞补肠耻藢辫耻苍肠迟耻谤补濒, adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of acupuncture1

1675鈥85; < Latin 补肠奴 with a needle (ablative of acus needle) or acu- (as combining form of acus ) + puncture
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of acupuncture1

C17: from Latin acus needle + puncture
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Many of the extra treatments and services that help her feel better 鈥 various supplements, massage and acupuncture 鈥 aren鈥檛 fully covered by insurance.

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Other wellness businesses include acupuncture, yoga, red light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation, and IV drips for hydration that include vitamins and minerals also known to ease hangovers.

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On Sunday Zula Den, a nonprofit wellness center on Jefferson Boulevard, held a free wellness day that included acupuncture, massage, sound baths and reiki.

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Her mother was a Chinese medicine and acupuncture doctor and her father was a physician in Sichuan province before working at USC, she said.

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Keith Reid, deputy chief medical officer for Wales, said the rules, which also cover those having acupuncture, electrolysis, piercing, and semi-permanent makeup procedures, would give people an "extra level of assurance around safety".

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