(acupuncture point, she xue) : Generally, any of an indefinite number of points on or near the surface of a human or other mammal that, allegedly, are susceptible to healthful activation and communicate with internal organs.

One of over 2000 specific points on the body where a therapeutic modality (acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, massage) can be applied. Acupoints (or acupuncture points) are located on meridians. There are approximately 360 acupoints on the 14 major meridians and typical acupuncturists use about 100 of those points on a daily basis.