Akupunktur
from latin
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noun
kedokteran
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From latin
Definition
A traditional Chinese medical treatment performed by inserting fine needles into specific points on the patient's body.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Latin 'acus' (needle) and 'pungere' (to prick).
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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