| pressure point | (n) 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 |
| pressure point | (n) where problems or difficulties are likely to occur, Example: a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit |
| pressure point | (n) an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure, Example: you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu |