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针灸 zhēnjiǔ noun acupuncture and moxibustion ▸ 针灸疗法 acupuncture treatment 针灸An aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, with ancient origins. The term combines the technique of using needles and moxibustion. In acupuncture, fine needles are inserted into acupuncture points on the patient's body to cure illnesses. Moxibustion involves placing burning moxa cones either near or on the patient's skin to cure illnesses with heat stimulus. |