acupoint

British

/ ˈækjʊˌpɔɪnt /

noun

any of the specific points on the body where a needle is inserted in acupuncture or pressure is applied in acupressure

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Etymology

Origin of acupoint

C19: from _acu ( _puncture ) + _point

Example Sentences

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Ulloa and his team used electroacupuncture to stimulate the ST36 Zusanli acupoint in 20 mice exposed to lipids and carbohydrates from the outer membrane of bacteria, producing an inflammatory response that mimics sepsis.

From Scientific American

They addressed a variety of forms of acupuncture - from classical to acupoint injection.

From BBC

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