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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

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  1. 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
  2. n. where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
  3. n. an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure