Acupuncture /acupressure
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Related Terms
cardiovascular disorder therapy, connective tissue disorder therapy, musculoskeletal disorder therapy
Scope Note
traditional Chinese methods of acupuncture therapy for treating disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians; acupressure uses the same pressure points as acupuncture, but is a type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc.
