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.
Synonyms: Acupotomies, Acupuncture Treatment, Treatment, Pharmacoacupuncture, Therapy, Acupuncture, Acupotomy, Treatment, Acupuncture, Pharmacoacupuncture Treatment, Acupuncture Therapy, Pharmacoacupuncture Therapy, Therapy, Pharmacoacupuncture, Acupuncture Treatments
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1990 ,do not confuse with ACUPUNCTURE, the specialty; ACUPUNCTURE, EAR is also available
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D015670
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