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Noun: pressure point preshur poynt- Any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
- Where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
"a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit" - An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
"you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu"
Derived forms: pressure points Type of: area, point, problem, region, trouble Part of: body, cutis, organic structure, physical structure, skin, tegument Encyclopedia: Pressure point |