Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience; the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientific knowledge, and it has been characterized as quackery.

What does Reffers mean?

1a : to have relation or connection : relate. b : to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention no one referred to yesterday's quarrel. 2 : to have recourse : glance briefly referred frequently to his notes while speaking.

What does Oretically mean?

: a preparation of hydrochlorothiazide —formerly a U.S. trademark.