acupuncture
acu·punc·ture
/ˈækjəˌpʌŋkʧɚ/ noun [ noncount ]
: a method of relieving pain or curing illness by placing needles into a person's skin at particular points on the body — compare acupressure
acu·punc·tur·ist /ˈækjəˌpʌŋkʧərıst/ noun , pl -ists [ count ]
