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acupoint
acupoint (ˈækjʊˌpɔɪnt) n (Complementary Medicine) any of the specific points on the body where a needle is inserted in acupuncture or pressure is applied in acupressure[C19: from acu(puncture) + point]acupoint (also called acupuncture point, pressure point or tsubo). Any of the key points on the meridians where nerves feel uncomfortable when the flow of energy through the body is blocked.acupoint
acupoint An acupressure point which is said to be a relay station for the flow of energy—e.g., chi or qi—through meridians and collateral neural pathways.acupoint (ak′yŭ-point″) [ acu- + point] A specific location on the body where an acupuncture needle is inserted or pressure is applied for therapeutic purposes, e.g., the control of postoperative nausea and vomiting. AcupointA pressure point stimulated in acupressure.Mentioned in: Acupressure |