Origin: Latin prefix pre-
Pressure point has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
"a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit"
an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
"you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu"
A point, spot where pressure is applied
A specific small area of the body, on an energy line, sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.