Akupunktur

acupuncture

noun a-koo-poonk-TOOR Rare

Origin: from Latin acus (needle) + punctura (pricking)

Usage Note

Akupunktur is a traditional Chinese medical practice involving thin needles inserted at specific body points. In Germany it is recognised and covered by statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for chronic lower back pain and knee arthritis. It is practised by licensed doctors and alternative practitioners (Heilpraktiker).

Examples

"Ihre Krankenkasse übernimmt die Kosten für Akupunktur bei chronischen Rückenschmerzen."

Natural Translation

Her health insurance covers the costs of acupuncture for chronic back pain.

Literal Translation

Her health insurance takes over the costs for acupuncture at chronic back pain.

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