acupoint

/ ˈækjʊˌpɔɪnt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of acupoint¹

C19: from _acu ( _puncture ) + _point

Example Sentences

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