Acupuncture, autonomic nervous system and biophysical origin of acupuncture system
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Matić Z, Bojić T. Acupuncture, autonomic nervous system and biophysical origin of acupuncture system. Vojnosanit Pregl [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 18 [cited 2026 Sep. 21];77(1). Available from: https://test.aseestant.ceon.rs/index.php/vsp/article/view/14821

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acupuncture therapy
acupuncture points
biophysics
autonomic nervous system
fascia
cardiovascular system
DOI: 10.2298/VSP170818016M

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