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acupuncture

Pronunciation: [ˈæk.juː.pʌŋk.tʃər]

Word

Context: “healthcare”

(noun) a type of treatment that helps people feel better by placing very thin needles in specific parts of the body. It is often used to reduce pain or promote healing.

Example

After several sessions of acupuncture, she felt much less pain in her back.

Example

He didn't find acupuncture helpful for his headache at all.

Example

Have you ever tried acupuncture for your muscle aches?

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