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acupoint, n. Alternative Med.
Brit. |ˈakjʊpɔɪnt|, U.S. |ˈækjəˌpɔɪnt|, |ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt|
[‹ acu- (in acupuncture n.) + point n.1, as shortening of acupuncture point n. at acupuncture n. Additions]
= acupuncture point n. at acupuncture n. Additions
1974Montclair (Calif.) Tribune 17 Oct. 1/1 (caption) Chinese acupuncturists rotated needles by hand to stimulate the acupoints. 1976Canad. Anaesthetists' Soc. Jrnl. 23 307 Stimulation of acupuncture loci or acupoints can be provided in various ways including pressure, cupping, [etc.]. 1988Guardian (Nexis) 26 Oct. The problem is treated by redirecting or rebalancing energy levels using needles or pressure on acupoints along the body's meridians, which are connected with a particular organ or function. 2000N.Y. Mag. 3 Jan. 4 a/2 (advt.) The aesthetician chooses a clay to produce the desired effect..and applies it to the client's body, combining it with Chinese-style acu-point massage. |