| acupuncture | term type: main entry term part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 definition: alternative treatment for controlling pain and other symptoms (also used as a method of anesthesia) in which very thin needles are inserted into the body at specific points and rotated back and forth. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this stimulates the flow of energy in the body. This is a treatment for cancer symptoms. (en) number: mass context (x): Acupun.txt origination date: 15/10/2001 |
| acupuntura | term type: main entry term part of speech: noun gender: feminine reliability code: 10 definition: tratamiento alternativo para el dolor y otros síntomas mediante el cual se insertan agujas muy finas en puntos específicos del cuerpo. Según la medicina tradicional china, esta acción tonifica o dispersa la energía de la zona del órgano que se pretende paliar. Es un tratamiento para síntomas de cáncer. (es) number: mass context (x): Acupnt.txt origination date: 17/10/2001 |