acupuncturist

[ak-yoo-puhngk-cher-ist]

noun

a person, as a physician, chiropractor, or layperson, who practices acupuncture.

Origin of acupuncturist

First recorded in 1950–55; acupuncture + -ist

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Word Origin and History for acupuncturist

n.

1843, from acupuncture + -ist.

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