acupuncturist
|ac-u-punc-tur-ist|
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/ˈæk.jəˌpʌŋk.tʃər.ɪst/
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/ˈæk.jʊˌpʌŋk.tʃər.ɪst/
needle therapy expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acupuncturist' originates from the Latin word 'acus,' meaning 'needle,' and 'punctura,' meaning 'pricking.'
Historical Evolution
'Acupuncturist' evolved from the French word 'acupuncteur,' which was adopted into English in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to someone who performed acupuncture, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a practitioner who is trained in the art of acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine involving the insertion of thin needles into the body.
The acupuncturist carefully inserted the needles to relieve the patient's back pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 07:51