acupuncture — a traditional Chinese medical practice involving the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to treat illness or relieve pain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a traditional Chinese medical practice involving the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to treat illness or relieve pain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækjupʌŋktʃər/
Korean meaning: 침술, 침요법
Korean pronunciation: **애**큐펑처
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears by acupuncture and claims it's better than any painkiller for her arthritis.
- He was so afraid of acupuncture needles that he fainted just looking at the treatment room.
- The acupuncture clinic offers both traditional Chinese methods and modern electroacupuncture.
acupuncture
NOUN//ˈækjupʌŋktʃər//
a traditional Chinese medical practice involving the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to treat illness or relieve pain
The patient relaxes as the therapist places acupuncture needles along her back.
At this crucial juncture of acupuncture, an unexpected puncture!
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Origin
라틴어 'acus(바늘)'와 'punctura(찌름)'의 합성어로, 17세기 서구 의사들이 중국의 침술을 처음 접하며 만든 용어입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother swears by acupuncture and claims it's better than any painkiller for her arthritis.”
“He was so afraid of acupuncture needles that he fainted just looking at the treatment room.”
“The acupuncture clinic offers both traditional Chinese methods and modern electroacupuncture.”
“After trying everything else, she decided to give acupuncture a shot—literally.”
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