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SPN: An acupuncture needle is a device intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture. The device consists of a solid, stainless steel needle. The device may have a handle attached to the needle to facilitate the delivery of acupuncture treatment.,UMD: Needles designed for insertion in predetermined sites (i.e., acupuncture points) of the body to perform acupuncture procedures. These needles typically consist of sharp metallic devices of small diameter (0.12 to 0.30 mm is typical) and 15 to 30 mm length; most needles include an easy-grip ring handle. Treatments using acupuncture needles are intended to relieve pain, for surgical anesthesia, or other therapies.,NCI: A stainless steel needle that is slightly thicker than a human hair. Acupuncture needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.
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