Acupuncture

Pronunciation: /ˈækjuːˌpʌŋktʃər/

Acupuncture (noun)

  1. A treatment where thin needles are placed into the skin to reduce pain or help the body work better.
  2. A traditional health practice from China that uses needle points on the body to balance energy.

Examples

  • Acupuncture uses thin needles to help the body heal.
  • The clinic offers acupuncture for pain and stress.