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acupuncture

/ˈæ.kjuˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ noun B2
  1. 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. (uncountable)

Plural acupunctures

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