Acupoint
noun
any of the specific points on the body where a needle is inserted in acupuncture or pressure is applied in acupressure
noun
short for acupuncture point, a specific point on the surface of the body located on a meridian (line of energy flow) into which an acupuncture needle may be inserted for treatment
see acupuncture point
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