acupuncture

English

/ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/

noun
Definitions
  • The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body, especially for purposes of pain relief.

Etymology

Derived from Latin acus (needle, pin, sharp, a needle non-gloss definition, husk).

Origin

Latin

acus

Gloss

needle, pin, sharp, a needle non-gloss definition, husk

Concept
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Clothing and grooming

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Kanji

鋭

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💉 🧵 🪡

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