acupuncture

 
Pronunciation: /ˈakjʊˌpʌŋ(k)tʃə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a system of complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along what are considered to be lines of energy (meridians), used in the treatment of various physical and mental conditions.

Derivatives

acupuncturist

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin acu 'with a needle' + puncture