acu-

See also: Appendix:Variations of "acu"

English

Etymology 1

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”).

Prefix

acu-

1. hearing; sound.

Derived terms

• presbyacusis

Related terms

• acoustic
• acousto-

Etymology 2

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Latin acus (“needle, pin”).

Prefix

acu-

1. needle.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with acu-

acupoint

acupressure

acupuncture

acustimulation

Related terms

• acute
• acuity

Anagrams

• UAC, CUA, UCA, Cau, AUC