Definitions

1. verb

to mark or punctuate, especially with fine, pointed, or sharp parts, such as the needles used in acupuncture, or to provide or add acupoints for acupuncture.

“The acupuncturist was able to acupunctuate the patient’s skin with great precision.”

2. verb

to treat or relieve (a disease or pain) by inserting needles into acupoints in the body.

“The doctor decided to acupunctuate the patient’s chronic back pain.”

3. verb

to mark or indicate (a location or point) with acupoints or other small marks.

“The artist chose to acupunctuate the map with tiny pins to show the locations of important landmarks.”

4. verb

to add acupoints to a design or plan, typically for acupuncture purposes.

“The designer acupunctuated the spa’s treatment room with a series of small, intricate patterns.”