Acupuncture
Pronunciation : Ac`u*punc"ture
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. acus needle + punctura a pricking, fr. pungere to prick: cf. F. acuponcture.]
Definition : Defn: Pricking with a needle; a needle prick. Specifically (Med.):
Defn: The insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ac`u*punc"ture
Part of Speech : v. t.
Definition : Defn: To treat with acupuncture.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913