acupuncture
Translation
acupuncture
Examples
She tried acupuncture for her back pain.
She tried acupuncture for her back pain.
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine.
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine.
Grammar Patterns
a medical treatment involving needles She tried acupuncture for her back pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none, it's a specific term); Related concepts: alternative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine
Etymology
From Latin 'acus' (needle) + English 'puncture'. Literally 'needle puncture'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'acu' (sharp/needle) + 'puncture' (to make a hole).