pressure point

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 108639915)
    is a type of: point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
    is a part of: body, organic structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
  2. Where problems or difficulties are likely to occur (synset 105695459)
    "a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"
    is a type of: problem, trouble - a source of difficulty
  3. An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure (synset 105246369)
    "you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu"
    is a type of: area, region - a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
    is a part of: cutis, skin, tegument - a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

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