Pronunciation: /ˈækjʊˌprɛʃər/
noun a therapy in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body to relieve pain or promote relaxation
A1 Acupressure is a type of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.
A2 Many people find relief from headaches through acupressure techniques.
B1 Acupressure can be used to help alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
B2 Some studies suggest that acupressure may help reduce nausea in cancer patients.
C1 Practitioners of acupressure believe that it can help balance the body's energy flow.
C2 Acupressure is a holistic healing technique that has been practiced for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.
formal Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.
informal I heard acupressure can help with headaches by pressing on certain points on your hand.
slang I'm going to try some acupressure to see if it helps my back pain.
figurative Using acupressure, she was able to release the tension in her mind and find inner peace.
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