Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A form of counter-irritation consisting in the forcible projection of a very fine stream of water against the skin.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Med.) The introduction of water subcutaneously for the relief of pain.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The
subcutaneous injection ofwater , once thought to relieve pain.
Etymologies
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Examples
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In addition she has used the Adequan shots as aquapuncture.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Current meaning - any type of stimulation (Acupressure, moxibustion, heat, cold, ultrasound, aquapuncture, electro stimulation, implantation and laser) at acupuncture points to produce analgesia or to cure certain diseases.
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Wet needle acupuncture (aquapuncture/non invasive - Aquapressure, Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), Moxibustion & various stimulating patch and pellets)
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I dont know what some of those medial words mean, and the homeopathic nutcase didnt know ... acupuncture (or aquapuncture, using jets of water)
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