1. a traditional Chinese medical practice involving the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to treat pain and illness
Usage: medical

Examples

• She tried acupuncture to help with her chronic back pain.
• The acupuncture session lasted about an hour.
• Many people use acupuncture as an alternative to traditional medicine.
• The doctor recommended acupuncture for stress relief.
• Acupuncture has been practiced in China for thousands of years.
• Insurance companies sometimes cover acupuncture treatments.
• The acupuncture needles are very thin and cause minimal discomfort.