n.
Pronunciation: - ˌ p ə ŋ (k)-ch ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin acus + English puncture
Date: 1684
: an orig. Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points especially to cure disease or relieve pain (as in surgery)
– acupuncture transitive verb
– acu · punc · tur · ist \ - ˌ p ə ŋ (k)-ch ə -rist \ noun