Synonyms for acupuncture
ˈæk yʊˌpʌŋk tʃəracupunc·ture

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1. acupuncture, stylostixisnoun

   treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin

   Synonyms:
   stylostixis

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1. • Treatment

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:3.0 / 4 votes

1. acupuncture

   Synonyms:
   Acupuncture therapy, needle treatment Chinese medicine

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1. Ying Li:

   Several studies conducted in other countries showed also good effects of acupuncture, so we assume that the generalization of acupuncture to tension-type headaches might not be a big problem.

2. Michael Jones:

   Jones said he had tried medication before, but preferred to treat his sleeping issues without drugs. I liked the idea of acupuncture because it’s been around for thousands of years, principally in Asia and it’s not a pill … so, it’s a good natural kind of thing that’s got real science behind it actually so that’s why I was interested in it.

3. Jun Mao:

   I think the results are very promising suggesting - compared to usual care - acupuncture can improve hot flash symptoms and several areas of quality of life.

4. New Hyundai Core colatec:

   I also plan to open a acupuncture clinic upstairs, so that my customers can take care of their joints before and after dancing.

5. Ying Li:

   The mechanisms of how acupuncture provides sustained relief of headaches are unclear.