pressure point (n)

n08622340

type n
lex_filenum 15
def 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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Hypernym point
Part holonym body, organic structure, physical structure
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Part meronym body, organic structure, physical structure
Hyponym point

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