acupuncture needle
Refers specifically to the thin needle used in acupuncture.
When the acupuncture needle is inserted, you may feel a slight prick.
Refers to the practice or treatment of acupuncture.
Acupuncture works well for stiff shoulders.
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acupuncture anesthesia
acupuncture point
The kanji 鍼 is composed of 金 (metal) and 咸 (a phonetic component), originally referring to a metal needle. The reading はり is the native Japanese word for needle, also used for sewing needles (針).