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acupoint /acu·point/ (ak´u-point) any of the specific sites for needle insertion in acupuncture; also used in other therapies, including acupressure and moxibustion. Most are areas of high electrical conductance on the body surface. Acupoint A pressure point stimulated in acupressure. Mentioned in: Acupressure |
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Effect of the intensity of
transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation on the postoperative
analgesic requirement. At two hours,
77% of acupoint patients had no nausea, vomiting or need for anti-emetic
rescue, compared to 64% and 42% for the ondansetron and placebo groups,
respectively. Self Acupressure at certain Acupoints can also be beneficial. |
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