acupuncturist
Translation
acupuncturist
Examples
I saw an acupuncturist for my back pain.
I saw an acupuncturist for my back pain.
Grammar Patterns
an acupuncturist a person who practices acupuncture My doctor recommended an acupuncturist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: practitioner (of acupuncture), therapist
Etymology
From Latin 'acus' (needle) + 'punctura' (puncture) + '-ist' (a person who does something).
Memory Tips
Think of a person ('-ist') who uses a sharp point ('acu') to 'puncture' the skin.