noun

acupuncturist

acupuncturist

I have an appointment with the acupuncturist.

I have an appointment with the acupuncturist.

((an acupuncturist)) a person who practices acupuncture I have an appointment with the acupuncturist.

Synonyms: none common.

From Latin 'acus' (needle) + 'punctura' (a pricking) + '-ist' (a person who does something).

Think of someone who 'punctures' with 'acute' (sharp) needles.

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