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electroacupuncture

Meaning of electroacupuncture: A procedure in which pulses of weak electrical current are sent through acupuncture needles into acupuncture points in the skin.

Definition of electroacupuncture

A procedure in which pulses of weak electrical current are sent through acupuncture needles into acupuncture points in the skin. This procedure is being studied in the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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