Ac`u*punc"ture (#), n. [L. acus needle + punctura a pricking, fr. pungere to prick: cf. F. acuponcture.]

Pricking with a needle; a needle prick

. Specifically Med.:

The insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes.

 

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Ac`u*punc"ture (#), v. t.

To treat with acupuncture.

 

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