pressure point

Thân thiện

A physical therapist applies gentle pressure to a pressure point on the patient's shoulder.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sensitive area on the body: An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure, often targeted in therapeutic or martial arts practices.
   • A critical or vulnerable issue: A point, issue, or factor in a situation that is of critical importance or where problems are most likely to occur.
   • A specific anatomical point: Any of several points on the body where an underlying artery can be compressed against a bone to control severe bleeding from a wound further down the limb.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Sensitive Body Area):
  • The massage therapist applied firm pressure to the pressure point in my shoulder to relieve tension.
  • You must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu effectively.
• Noun (Critical Issue):
  • A key pressure point in the controversy was the validity of the building permit.
  • The company's over-reliance on a single supplier is a major strategic pressure point.
• Noun (Anatomical Point for Bleeding Control):
  • In first aid, you can use a pressure point to stop arterial bleeding by compressing the artery against the bone.
  • The brachial artery in the upper arm is a common pressure point for controlling bleeding in the forearm.

Advanced Usage

• "To hit a pressure point": To target a critical vulnerability or a very sensitive issue.
  • The journalist's question hit a pressure point, forcing the politician to address the scandal directly.
• "To apply pressure to a pressure point": To focus effort on a key area, either literally (physically) or figuratively (strategically).
  • The negotiator applied pressure to the financial pressure point to force a settlement.

Variants and Related Words

• Pressure (n): The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object. Figuratively, stressful demands or influences.
  • The pressure of the water was immense.
  • She works well under pressure.
• Acupressure (n): A therapeutic technique of applying pressure to specific points on the body (which are often called pressure points).
  • Acupressure is based on the same principles as acupuncture but uses finger pressure instead of needles.

Synonyms

• Vulnerability: The quality of being easily hurt or attacked; a weak spot.
• Flashpoint: A point or situation at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up.
• Critical point: A moment or issue of the greatest importance or danger.

Related Phrases

• Point of contention: A specific issue that people argue about.
  • The budget allocation became the main point of contention in the meeting.
• Weak spot: An area of weakness or vulnerability.
  • Every defense system has a weak spot.

Related Idioms

• Achilles' heel: A person's critical weakness or vulnerable point.
  • His reluctance to delegate was his Achilles' heel as a manager.
• The crux of the matter: The most important or decisive point of an issue.
  • The crux of the matter is whether the project will receive enough funding.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
   • you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu
2. where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
   • a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit
3. 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