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Meridians

Medical Definition: Classical loci in acupuncture. They are main and collateral channels, regarded as a network of passages, through which vital energy circulates and along which acupoints (ACUPUNCTURE POINTS) are distributed. The meridians are a series of 14 lines upon which more than 400 acupoints are located on the body. (The Pinyin Chinese-English Dictionary, p. 359; Dr. Wu Lancheng, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing)
Guide Notes: classical loci in acupuncture; not for meridians in ophthalmology: index under OPTICS (IM) + EYE; CORNEA; VISUAL FIELD or other applicable ophthalmol term (IM)
Previously Indexed: Acupuncture (1968-1991)
Meridians Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Acupuncture Points - Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.

Meridians Medical Definitions and Terms

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