Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Needling (NEE-dul-ing)
In acupuncture, the insertion of a thin needle into a specific place on the body to unlock qi (vital energy). The needle may be twirled, moved up and down at different speeds and depths, heated, or charged with a low electric current.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.