Pressure Point — definition

1. pressure point (Noun)

pressure point (Noun) — 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.

pressure point (Noun) — Where problems or difficulties are likely to occur. ex. "a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"

pressure point (Noun) — An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure. ex. "you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu"

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