Auripuncture

/ˈɔːrɪpʌŋktʃər/ noun

An ancient or historical medical technique of treating the ear by pricking or puncturing it with a fine needle or gold instrument.

From Latin 'auris' (ear) + 'punctura' (a pricking or piercing), describing a therapeutic procedure similar to acupuncture but specifically focused on the ear.

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