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acupressure|ˌækjuːˈprɛʃ(j)ʊə(r), -ʃə(r); also ˈækjuː-|
[f. L. acu with a needle + pressure n.]
1. (See quot. 1865)
1859Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinb. 19 Dec., Professor Simpson made a communication on acupressure as a new mode of arresting surgical haemorrhage. 1865Reader 13 May 541/1 Acupressure..consists of the artificial arrestment of the hæmorrhage from cut or wounded arteries by the pressure of a metallic needle or pin passed across their mouths or tubes.
2. = shiatsu.
1958F. M. Houston (title) Healing benefits of acupressure. 1977Time Out 28 Jan. 58/4 (Advt.), Acupressure therapy physiotherapist. 1978Science 2 June 1029/1 A few years ago it would have been unthinkable for the federal government to lend its sponsorship to a conference on health that featured such topics as faith healing, iridology, acupressure [etc.]. 1980San Francisco Bay Guardian 16–23 Oct. 14/1 Acupressure: Fingertip pressure technique that releases energy blocks in the muscular system. |