Definition of "acupressure" []

• See shiatsu. (noun)

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• "In my home, this is what we call the acupressure point that relieves nausea."
• "To start, treatment using acupressure is based on the ancient art of using pressure points to align "chakras" in the body, thought to release the body's natural healing powers."
• "Unlike a classic nail bed made famous by performers, the modern-day mats, sometimes called "acupressure mats," are made with small disks of plastic spikes."