acupointn.
/ˈakjᵿpɔɪnt/, U.S. /ˈækjəˌpɔɪnt/, /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/ = acupuncture point n. at acupuncture n. Compounds 2.
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1972 Rosicrucian Digest Nov. 11/1 The exact location of each individual's acu-points varies slightly but coincides in principle with the acupuncturist's charts.
1976 Canad. Anaesthetists' Soc. Jrnl. 23 307 Stimulation of acupuncture loci or acupoints can be provided in various ways including pressure, cupping, [etc.].
1988 Guardian (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.
2000 N.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.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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