acupuncture
nounfemininetécnico/ɐkupũˈtuɾɐ/medium
a·cu·pun·tu·ra
Definition
A therapeutic technique of traditional Chinese medicine involving the insertion of very fine needles at specific points on the body.
Acupuncture is often used for pain management.
She tried acupuncture to help with her anxiety.
Common collocations
acupuncture sessionacupuncture treatmentacupuncture needles
Etymology
Do latim científico 'acupunctura', de 'acus' (agulha) + 'punctura' (picada).