Pressure point
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| Chinese | 穴位 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kanji | 急所 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kana | きゅうしょ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pressure points derive from the supposed meridian points in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Indian Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, and martial arts. They refer to areas on the human body that may produce significant pain or other effects when manipulated in a specific manner.