meridian

[mĕ-rid´e-an]

an imaginary line on the surface of a globe or sphere, connecting the opposite ends of its axis. adj., adj merid´ional.

me·rid·i·an

(mĕ-rid'ē-an),

1. A line encircling a globular body at right angles to its equator and touching both poles, or the half of such a circle extending from pole to pole. Synonym(s): meridianus [TA]

2. In acupuncture, the lines connecting different anatomic sites.

[L. meridianus, pertaining to midday, on the south side, southern]

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meridian

Chinese medicine
Any of 12 channels that are believed to extend over the length of the body and believed to carry chi (vital energy) through the body; the meridian concept is central to acupuncture and other forms of oriental medicine. Mainstream Western medicine has been frustrated by its inability to verify the presence of meridians; data suggest that the “trigger points” (which, when stimulated, ameliorate pain elsewhere in the body) identified by neurologists may be identical to acupuncture points.

me·rid·i·an

(mĕr-id'ē-an)

1. A line encircling a globular body at right angles to its equator and touching both poles, or the half of such a circle extending from pole to pole.

2. acupuncture The lines connecting different anatomic sites.

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Meridian

A section of a sphere. For example, longitude or latitude on the globe. Or, on a clock, a section going through 12:00-6:00 or 3:00-9:00, etc.

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me·rid·i·an

(mĕr-id'ē-an)

Line encircling a globular body at right angles to its equator and touching both poles, or the half of such a circle extending from pole to pole.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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The organisation, in a release said, 'Although Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Leadership Council members represent diverse fields, they are united with Meridian in a shared belief that culture has the transformative power to bridge divides, promote mutual understanding and shift misperceptions.'

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Professor Charles Withers, who is Ogilvie Chair of Geography at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the challenges and dangers of attempting to navigate a world with multiple prime meridians as increased globalization and advances in transportation made the seas busier and brought nations closer together.

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This atlas anatomically depicts the extended meridians as used in Zen Shiatsu body therapy.

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The award, presented annually by the Meridian Area Navy League, salutes the military member who has dedicated their time to volunteerism in the community.

Sailor named military citizen of the year

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AETE Acquires Meridian Biorefining

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