Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Acupuncture Therapy

Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.

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Abstract

Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Acupuncture Treatment
  • Therapy, Acupuncture
  • Acupuncture Treatments
  • Treatment, Acupuncture
  • Acupotomy
  • Pharmacoacupuncture Therapy
  • Pharmacoacupuncture Treatment
  • Acupotomies
  • Therapy, Pharmacoacupuncture
  • Treatment, Pharmacoacupuncture

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ACUPUNCTURE, the specialty; ACUPUNCTURE, EAR is also available

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History Note

1990

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Previous Indexing

  • Acupuncture (1966-1989)

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  1. E02w.190.044

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Acupuncture Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015670. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015670
  2. Acupuncture Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67374260