Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine.

Acupuncture needle A stainless steel needle that is slightly thicker than a human hair. Acupuncture needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.

Acupuncture point A specific spot on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control pain and other symptoms. Also called acupoint,

Acupuncture point injection A procedure in which drugs, vitamins, herbal extracts or other fluids are injected into the body at an acupuncture point using a syringe and needle.

Acustimulation Mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Acute Symptoms or signs that begin and grow worse quickly; not chronic,