acupuncturator
|ac-u-punc-tu-ra-tor|
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/ˌæk.juˈpʌŋk.tʃəˌreɪ.tər/
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/ˌæk.juˈpʌŋk.tʃəˌreɪ.tə/
acupuncture device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acupuncturator' originates from 'Latin', specifically the word 'acupunctura', where 'acu-' meant 'needle' and 'punctura' meant 'pricking'.
Historical Evolution
'acupunctura' transformed into the English word 'acupuncture', and eventually became the modern English word 'acupuncturator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'needle pricking', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device used in acupuncture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or tool used in acupuncture to stimulate specific points on the body.
The acupuncturator was used to relieve the patient's back pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 06:51