pressure in the opposite direction or with opposing effect
Word origin
[1645–55; counter- + pressure]This word is first recorded in the period 1645–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: capsule, complex, revival, soup, vibrationcounter- is a combining form with the meanings “against,” “contrary,” “opposite,” “in oppositionor response to” (countermand); “complementary,” “in reciprocation,” “corresponding,” “parallel” (counterfoil; counterbalance); “substitute,” “duplicate” (counterfeit)
Examples of 'counterpressure' in a sentence
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However, no treatment, whether pharmacological or non-pharmacological, except for counterpressure maneuversand daily orthostatic tilt training, has been proven effective.
Haruhiko Abe, MD FACC, Ritsuko Kohno, MD, Masataka Sumiyoshi, MD, Yasushi Oginosawa,MD, Hiroko Takemasa, MD, Takuo Tsurugi, MD, Toshihisa Nagatomo, MD, Yutaka Otsuji,MD FACC 2007, 'Non-Pharmacological Management of Neurocardiogenic Syncope', Journal of Arrhythmiahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427607800123. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)