noun
- plural of acupuncture; instances or applications of the practice of inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to treat pain or illness
verb
- third-person singular present tense of acupuncture; to treat (a person or condition) using acupuncture
Examples
- She received several acupunctures to relieve her chronic back pain.
- The clinic offers acupunctures for headaches and muscle tension.
- He acupunctures patients using traditional Chinese medicine techniques.
- Many athletes use acupunctures as part of their injury recovery program.
- The doctor acupunctures specific meridian points on the body.
- Insurance sometimes covers acupunctures when prescribed by a physician.