Concept information
Preferred term
Acupuncture Therapy
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Acupuncture Treatment
- Acupuncture Treatments
- Therapy, Acupuncture
- Treatment, Acupuncture
Note
- do not confuse with ACUPUNCTURE, the specialty; ACUPUNCTURE, EAR is also available
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 1990
In other languages
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Finnish
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akuhoito
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akupunktiohoito
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neulahoito
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015670
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