Acupuncturation

/ækjuːˌpʌŋktʃəˈreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The action or process of performing acupuncture; the treatment using needles.

Etymology

From acupuncture (from Latin acus 'needle' + punctura 'pricking') + -ation. Formed to create a noun for the action itself rather than the practice.

Kelly Says

While 'acupuncture' is the technique, 'acupuncturation' emphasizes the actual therapeutic action—it's the difference between 'medicine' (the field) and 'medication' (the application).

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