| acupuncture |
An ancient medical procedure that originated in China more than 2000 years ago. It is based on the theoretical concept of balanced Qi (pronounced 'chee') or vital energy that flows throughout the body via certain pathways that are accessed by puncturing the skin with hair-thin needles at particular locations called acupuncture points. ...
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| acuminate |
Adj. (Latin, acuminatus = point). Tapering to a long point.
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| aculeate |
Adj. (Latin, aculeus = prickle). 1. A member of the Aculeata, the female members of which bearing a sting (aculeus). 2. A structure invested with spines or minute bristles under the scales of the wing (Microlepidoptera).
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| acupuncture |
Originating in China over 5,000 years ago, acupuncture is the art of inserting fine needles at specific points along the body
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| acute infection |
An infection causing disease with a sudden onset, severity and (often) short course. As related to HIV infection:
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