acupoint
/ (ˈækjʊˌpɔɪnt) /
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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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Word Origin for acupoint
C19: from acu (puncture) + point
Words nearby acupoint
aculeate, aculeus, acultural, acumen, acuminate, acupoint, acupressure, acupuncture, acupuncturist, acus, acusector
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