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Acupuncture Therapy
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Definition
: Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.
do not confuse with ACUPUNCTURE, the specialty; ACUPUNCTURE, EAR is also available; Oriental taking of pulses
See Also
Acupuncture
;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Examples
Acupuncture Analgesia
;
Acupuncture, Ear
;
Electroacupuncture
;
Meridians
;
Moxibustion
Other names
Therapy, Acupuncture