The study of the use of needles for therapeutic purposes, as in acupuncture. ... Origin: L. Acus, needle, + G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′yū-ol′ŏ-jē Definitions: 1. The study of the use of needles for therapeutic purposes, as in acupuncture.
acuology The study of the use of needles for therapeutic purposes, as in acupuncture.