Definitions for Acupuncture
ˈæk yʊˌpʌŋk tʃəracupunc·ture

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. acupuncture, stylostixisnoun

   treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acupuncturenoun

   The insertion of needles into living tissue, especially for remedial purposes.

2. acupunctureverb

   To treat with acupuncture.

3. Etymology: From acus + puncture

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncture

   Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience; the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientific knowledge, and it has been characterized as quackery. There is a range of acupuncture variants which originated in different philosophies, and techniques vary depending on the country in which it is performed, but can be divided into two main foundational philosophical applications and approaches, the first being the modern standardized form called eight principles TCM and the second an older system that is based on the ancient Daoist wuxing, better known as the five elements or phases in the West. Acupuncture is most often used to attempt pain relief, though acupuncturists say that it can also be used for a wide range of other conditions. Acupuncture is generally used only in combination with other forms of treatment.The global acupuncture market was worth US$24.55 billion in 2017. The market was led by Europe with a 32.7% share, followed by Asia-Pacific with a 29.4% share and the Americas with a 25.3% share. It is estimated that the industry will reach a market size of $55bn by 2023.The conclusions of trials and systematic reviews of acupuncture generally provide no good evidence of benefit, which suggests that it is not an effective method of healthcare. Acupuncture is generally safe when done by appropriately trained practitioners using clean needle technique and single-use needles. When properly delivered, it has a low rate of mostly minor adverse effects. When accidents and infections do occur, they are associated with neglect on the part of the practitioner, particularly in the application of sterile techniques. A review conducted in 2013 stated that reports of infection transmission increased significantly in the preceding decade. The most frequently reported adverse events were pneumothorax and infections. Since serious adverse events continue to be reported, it is recommended that acupuncturists be trained sufficiently to reduce the risk.Scientific investigation has not found any histological or physiological evidence for traditional Chinese concepts such as qi, meridians, and acupuncture points, and many modern practitioners no longer support the existence of life force energy (qi) or meridians, which was a major part of early belief systems. Acupuncture is believed to have originated around 100 BC in China, around the time The Inner Classic of Huang Di (Huangdi Neijing) was published, though some experts suggest it could have been practiced earlier. Over time, conflicting claims and belief systems emerged about the effect of lunar, celestial and earthly cycles, yin and yang energies, and a body's "rhythm" on the effectiveness of treatment. Acupuncture fluctuated in popularity in China due to changes in the country's political leadership and the preferential use of rationalism or scientific medicine. Acupuncture spread first to Korea in the 6th century AD, then to Japan through medical missionaries, and then to Europe, beginning with France. In the 20th century, as it spread to the United States and Western countries, spiritual elements of acupuncture that conflicted with scientific knowledge were sometimes abandoned in favor of simply tapping needles into acupuncture points.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acupuncture

   Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting fine needles into the skin at certain points on the body to help relieve pain, treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions, or promote overall health and well-being. These points are believed to correspond to certain paths of energy flow, known as meridians, throughout the body. The manipulation of these needles is thought to correct imbalances in this energy flow, known as Qi (chi). It is commonly used as a complementary therapy in contemporary Western healthcare.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncturenoun

   pricking with a needle; a needle prick

2. Acupuncturenoun

   the insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes

3. Acupunctureverb

   to treat with acupuncture

4. Etymology: [L. acus needle + punctura a pricking, fr. pungere to prick: cf. F. acuponcture.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncture

   Acupuncture is a collection of procedures which involves the stimulation of points on the body using a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with needles that are then manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation. It is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine, and is among the oldest healing practices in the world. According to the traditional Chinese medicine approach, stimulating specific acupuncture points corrects imbalances in the flow of qi through channels known as meridians. Scientific investigation has not found any histological or physiological correlates for traditional Chinese concepts such as qi, meridians, and acupuncture points, and some contemporary practitioners use acupuncture needles without following the traditional Chinese approach. Current research suggests that traditional forms of acupuncture are more effective than placebos in the relief of certain types of pain and post-operative nausea. Recent systematic reviews found that acupuncture also seems to be a promising treatment option for anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression, but that further research is needed in these regards. Although minimally invasive, the puncturing of the skin with acupuncture needles poses problems when designing trials that adequately controls for placebo effects. A number of studies comparing traditional acupuncture to sham procedures found that both sham and traditional acupuncture were superior to usual care but were themselves equivalent; findings apparently at odds with traditional Chinese theories regarding acupuncture point specificity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncture

   ak-ū-pungkt′ūr, n. an operation for relieving pain by puncturing the flesh with needles. [L. acus, a needle, and Puncture.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncture

   the operation of pricking an affected part with a needle, and leaving it for a short time in it, sometimes for as long as an hour.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acupuncture

   The occupational discipline of the traditional Chinese methods of ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY for treating disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians.

Matched Categories

1. • Treatment

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

1. [["1769","1"],["1773","1"],["1785","1"],["1796","8"],["1800","3"],["1801","15"],["1803","3"],["1808","1"],["1811","3"],["1813","2"],["1818","3"],["1820","1"],["1822","2"],["1823","1"],["1824","3"],["1825","7"],["1827","2"],["1829","9"],["1830","1"],["1831","4"],["1832","19"],["1833","34"],["1834","16"],["1835","12"],["1836","8"],["1837","5"],["1838","29"],["1839","57"],["1840","16"],["1841","26"],["1842","24"],["1843","13"],["1844","49"],["1845","95"],["1846","11"],["1847","31"],["1848","57"],["1849","34"],["1850","36"],["1851","26"],["1852","45"],["1853","30"],["1854","20"],["1855","90"],["1856","104"],["1857","73"],["1858","53"],["1859","70"],["1860","93"],["1861","46"],["1862","30"],["1863","49"],["1864","74"],["1865","35"],["1866","69"],["1867","36"],["1868","66"],["1869","57"],["1870","44"],["1871","110"],["1872","88"],["1873","57"],["1874","37"],["1875","26"],["1876","123"],["1877","72"],["1878","87"],["1879","77"],["1880","82"],["1881","105"],["1882","151"],["1883","107"],["1884","113"],["1885","121"],["1886","70"],["1887","51"],["1888","83"],["1889","94"],["1890","44"],["1891","81"],["1892","67"],["1893","96"],["1894","69"],["1895","116"],["1896","87"],["1897","78"],["1898","75"],["1899","40"],["1900","96"],["1901","74"],["1902","71"],["1903","61"],["1904","82"],["1905","76"],["1906","132"],["1907","62"],["1908","68"],["1909","70"],["1910","96"],["1911","77"],["1912","99"],["1913","61"],["1914","74"],["1915","49"],["1916","60"],["1917","42"],["1918","50"],["1919","20"],["1920","48"],["1921","65"],["1922","36"],["1923","45"],["1924","20"],["1925","34"],["1926","46"],["1927","23"],["1928","19"],["1929","41"],["1930","21"],["1931","17"],["1932","50"],["1933","55"],["1934","70"],["1935","43"],["1936","86"],["1937","39"],["1938","72"],["1939","71"],["1940","41"],["1941","55"],["1942","33"],["1943","20"],["1944","19"],["1945","32"],["1946","62"],["1947","39"],["1948","68"],["1949","51"],["1950","25"],["1951","26"],["1952","22"],["1953","22"],["1954","210"],["1955","90"],["1956","60"],["1957","119"],["1958","248"],["1959","282"],["1960","131"],["1961","192"],["1962","396"],["1963","339"],["1964","468"],["1965","350"],["1966","472"],["1967","467"],["1968","833"],["1969","337"],["1970","343"],["1971","1203"],["1972","2651"],["1973","4217"],["1974","4467"],["1975","5111"],["1976","4317"],["1977","5460"],["1978","4987"],["1979","5561"],["1980","5896"],["1981","5679"],["1982","4259"],["1983","6568"],["1984","6488"],["1985","5709"],["1986","9012"],["1987","7397"],["1988","7493"],["1989","7939"],["1990","5846"],["1991","5539"],["1992","6428"],["1993","8281"],["1994","9760"],["1995","14929"],["1996","13231"],["1997","15143"],["1998","17697"],["1999","19748"],["2000","20314"],["2001","28725"],["2002","28091"],["2003","23841"],["2004","28847"],["2005","26950"],["2006","31128"],["2007","30126"],["2008","26783"]]

How to pronounce Acupuncture?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Acupuncture in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acupuncture in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Acupuncture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Acupuncture in a Sentence

1. Pina LoGiudice:

   The first thing is definitely magnesium. That will actually help with restless leg syndrome or if you have any low back cramping, calcium is quite wonderful because ... your body will cause more aches and pains because you're trying to build your baby, and so you yourself become deficient. Acupuncture is phenomenal and safe for those low back pains or sciatica or that neck stiffness.

2. Jun Mao:

   I think the results are very promising suggesting - compared to usual care - acupuncture can improve hot flash symptoms and several areas of quality of life.

3. Ying Li:

   Several studies conducted in other countries showed also good effects of acupuncture, so we assume that the generalization of acupuncture to tension-type headaches might not be a big problem.

4. Ying Li:

   The mechanisms of how acupuncture provides sustained relief of headaches are unclear.

5. Ying Li:

   To achieve a better treatment effect of acupuncture, deqi sensation is important, the care providers should try their best to achieve deqi sensation at each acupuncture point.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Acupuncture
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acupuncture
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acupuncture
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Acupuncture
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Acupuncture
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Acupuncture
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Acupuncture