TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
DIGITOPUNCTURE [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acupressure therapist
1, record 1, English, acupressure%20therapist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thérapeute en acupression
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9rapeute%20en%20acupression
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- thérapeute en digitopuncture 1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9rapeute%20en%20digitopuncture
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acupressure
1, record 2, English, acupressure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain). 2, record 2, English, - acupressure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- digitopuncture
1, record 2, French, digitopuncture
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- digitoponcture 2, record 2, French, digitoponcture
correct, feminine noun
- digitopression 3, record 2, French, digitopression
correct, feminine noun
- acupression 4, record 2, French, acupression
correct, feminine noun
- acupressure 5, record 2, French, acupressure
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- acupressing 6, record 2, French, acupressing
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement médical utilisant la compression des doigts, inspiré de l'acupuncture. 2, record 2, French, - digitopuncture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acupresión
1, record 2, Spanish, acupresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento alternativo analgésico en que se hace presión con los dedos en puntos específicos del cuerpo, seguido por un mensaje de la misma área. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acupresi%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es un tratamiento para síntomas de cáncer. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acupresi%C3%B3n
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: