Definition of Acupressure

1. Noun. Treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body.

Exact synonyms: G-jo, Shiatsu
Generic synonyms: Intervention, Treatment
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China, Japan, Nihon, Nippon

Definition of Acupressure

1. n. A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface.

Definition of Acupressure

1. Noun. A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acupressure

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acupressure

1. A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface. Origin: L. Acus needle + premere, pressum, to press. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acupressure

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acuminate leaf
acuminate papular syphilid
acuminated
acuminates
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acuminations
acuminite
acuminites
acuminose
acuminous
acuology
acupoint
acupoints
acupressure (current term)
acupressures
acupunctuate
acupuncturation
acupuncturations
acupuncture
acupuncture anaesthesia
acupuncture analgesia
acupuncture points
acupuncture therapy
acupunctured
acupunctures
acupuncturing
acupuncturist
acupuncturists

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