Acupuncture, Ear (also known as Acupunctures, Ear, Ear Acupunctures): Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.

NIH MeSH · D020831Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Acupuncture, Ear

Also known asAcupunctures, Ear · Ear Acupunctures · Acupuncture, Auricular · Acupunctures, Auricular · Auricular Acupunctures · Auricular Acupuncture · Ear Acupuncture

Definition

Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments.

MeSH classification

  • E02.190.044.133
  • E02.190.204.500

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Common questions about Acupuncture, Ear

What does Acupuncture, Ear mean in medicine?
Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the ear. It is used to control pain and for treating various ailments. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acupuncture, Ear known by any other names?
Yes. Acupuncture, Ear is also referred to as Acupunctures, Ear, Ear Acupunctures, Acupuncture, Auricular, Acupunctures, Auricular in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acupuncture, Ear sit in the medical classification?
Acupuncture, Ear falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.190.044.133, E02.190.204.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020831) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗