acupressure
noun
acu·pres·sure
| \ ˈa-kyə-ˌpre-shər
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, ˈa-kə-\
Definition of acupressure
: the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) — compare shiatsu
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Then the acupressure massage began, with Barna rubbing my neck and jaw — zeroing in on the jaw muscle with ferocity — before shifting into light pinching motions up the sides of my mouth and cheeks. — Melinda Fulmer, Los Angeles Times, "Skin Camp: Where your face goes to get rejuvenated over summer vacation," 23 Aug. 2019 During a hot stone massage, which is popular in the United States, a massage therapist puts warm stones on parts of the body that serve as acupressure points, said WebMD. — Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, "Woman dies during hot stone massage after heating device catches fire," 31 July 2019 Needles aren't even necessary to activate this point, simple acupressure will do. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Why Do Couples Hold Hands?," 4 Jan. 2019 And from Ayurvedic facials to Kapha flow yoga classes to at-home acupressure sessions, incorporating ayurveda into one's life has never been easier. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "From CBD to Sex-Positivity, the 8 Biggest Wellness Trends of 2018," 10 Dec. 2018 In Singapore, AiTreat—a startup at Nanyang Technological University—has created robots that can give Chinese medical massages, which focus on acupressure points. — Natasha Khan, WSJ, "Your Next Robot Encounter: Dinner, Drinks and a Massage," 9 June 2018 In addition to bed rest and a bland diet, treatment options include homeopathic remedies like ginger or acupressure, but the most severe cases require hospitalization, IV fluids and feeding tubes. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Kate Middleton Suffered Through It During Pregnancy," 23 Apr. 2018 In addition to bed rest and a bland diet, treatment options include homeopathic remedies like ginger or acupressure, but the most severe cases require hospitalization, IV fluids and feeding tubes. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Kate Middleton Suffered Through It During Pregnancy," 23 Apr. 2018 In addition to bed rest and a bland diet, treatment options include homeopathic remedies like ginger or acupressure, but the most severe cases require hospitalization, IV fluids and feeding tubes. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Kate Middleton Suffered Through It During Pregnancy," 23 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'acupressure.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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acupressure
noun
English Language Learners Definition of acupressure
: a method of relieving pain or curing illness by pressing on particular points on a person's body with the fingertips or thumbs
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acupressure
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Medical Definition of acupressure
: the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (as the relief of tension or pain) — see shiatsu
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