sonopuncture
n. A treatment program that uses sound waves to stimulate the same areas of the body used by acupuncture.
—sonopuncturist n.
Example Citation:
Sonopuncture is similar to acupuncture, but an ultrasound device that transmits sound waves is applied to the body’s acupoints. Needles are not used. Sonopuncture is sometimes combined with tuning forks and other vibration devices. Proponents claim this approach is useful to treat many of the same disorders as…
