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Scalp Acupuncture - Preferred

Concept UI	FD00066512
Scope note	A therapeutic procedure performed on the micro-system of the skull by inserting needles into points, lines, or areas in the region of the cranial vault. In Chinese craniopuncture, the gyri and sulci of the brain are followed for the treatment of the corresponding areas; while in Yamamoto (Japanese) craniopuncture, the hair insertion line and temples are followed, which can be classified as a somatic representation of the body. (Glossary of Complementary Medicine Terms of the Social Health Insurance - ESSALUD, p. 16).
Preferred term	Scalp Acupuncture
Entry term(s)	Craniopuncture ECIWO Embryo Containing the Information of the Whole Organism Embryo-Containing the Information of the Whole Organism YNSA Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture Yamamoto's New Scalp Acupuncture