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Definition of acupuncturist

acupuncturist

/ˈæk.jʊˌpʌŋk.tʃɚ.ɪst/
ac · u · punc · tur · ist
Plural:acupuncturists
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Adjective:acupunctural
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acupuncturist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A health care practitioner who treats pain, illness, or physical conditions by inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body.

Example

"After months of chronic lower back tension, she scheduled an appointment with a licensed acupuncturist."

• Nearby Words

acumen
acupressure
acupuncture
acupuncturist
acute
acutely
acuteness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'acupuncture' plus the agent suffix '-ist', with 'acupuncture' deriving from New Latin 'acupunctura' (from Latin 'acus' meaning 'needle' and 'punctura' meaning 'a pricking').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acupuncturist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acupuncturist
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