单词 | stylostixes |
释义 | stylostixes in British English (ˌstaɪləʊˈstɪksiːz) plural noun stylostixis stylostixis in British English (ˌstaɪləʊˈstɪksɪs) noun medicine another name for acupuncture Word origin C20: New Latin, from Greek stulos style (pointed instrument) + stixis mark, spotacupuncture in British English (ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃə) noun the insertion of the tips of needles into the skin at specific points for the purpose of treating various disorders by stimulating nerve impulses. Originally Chinese, this method of treatment is practised in many parts of the world Also called: stylostixis Derived forms acupunctural (ˈacuˌpunctural) adjective acupuncturist (ˈacuˌpuncturist) noun Word origin C17: from Latin acus needle + puncture |
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