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
to try acupuncture ((for sth.)) to use acupuncture for a condition She tried acupuncture for her back pain.
acupuncture ((is a form of sth.)) to classify acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Related concepts: alternative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine
Etymology
From Latin 'acus' (needle) + English 'puncture'. Literally means 'needle puncture'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'acu' (needle) + 'puncture' (to make a hole). It's a treatment that punctures with needles.