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C15176Level 6

Acupuncture Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** The practice of piercing specific points on the body with very thin sterile needles in order to relieve pain or induce regional anesthesia.

**Synonyms:** - Acupuncture - Acupuncture - Acupuncture - acupuncture

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