Preferred Label : Acupuncture Point;
NCIt related terms : acupoint;
NCIt definition : An anatomic point, as defined by the Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature, that can be
stimulated via various techniques, including the insertion and withdrawal of needles,
the application of heat, massage, laser, electrical pulsation, or a combination of
these methods.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A specific spot on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted
to control pain and other symptoms.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000454748; CDR0000449727;
Origin ID : C93246;
UMLS CUI : C0001302;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
