noun

acupressure

Acupressure (noun) means an alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.

noun

An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.

An act or instance of applying an acupressure technique.

A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface.

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Etymology

Blend of acupuncture + pressure. By surface analysis, acu- + pressure.

Rhymes for acupressure

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What is the meaning of acupressure?

"acupressure" (noun) means an alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.

What are the different meanings of acupressure?

"acupressure" has 3 main meanings: 1. An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints; 2. An act or instance of applying an acupressure technique; 3. A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface.