Definition of "acupuncture"
acupuncture
/ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/
noun
usually uncountable, plural acupunctures
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.
verb
third-person singular simple present acupunctures, present participle acupuncturing, simple past and past participle acupunctured
(transitive) To treat with acupuncture.