Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ear Acupuncture

Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Acupuncture, Auricular
  • Acupuncture, Ear
  • Auricular Acupuncture
  • Acupunctures, Auricular
  • Acupunctures, Ear
  • Auricular Acupunctures
  • Ear Acupunctures

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Aspects Covered

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

AURICULOTHERAPY is also available

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History Note

2000

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Previous Indexing

  • Acupuncture (1972-1990)
  • Acupuncture Therapy (1989-1999)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.190.044.133
  2. E02w.190.204w.500

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NLM Classification

WB 369.5.E2

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ear Acupuncture. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020831. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020831
  2. Ear Acupuncture. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67391388