pressure-point
Nouns
- (n) 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
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(n) where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
- a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit
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(n) an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
- you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu