English noun: pressure point |
1. | pressure point (location) any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point |
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| Broader (hypernym) | point |
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| Part meronym | body, organic structure, physical structure |
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2. | pressure point (cognition) where problems or difficulties are likely to occur |
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| Samples | A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit.
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| Broader (hypernym) | problem, trouble |
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3. | pressure point (body) an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure |
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| Samples | You must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu.
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| Broader (hypernym) | area, region |
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| Part meronym | cutis, skin, tegument |
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