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Tender Points

Description:

Tender points refer to specific areas on the body that are exceptionally sensitive and painful when touched or pressed. These tender points are commonly associated with conditions like fibromyalgia and can be used as diagnostic criteria during physical examinations.

Senses:

1. Noun: Tender points can indicate areas of localized pain and tenderness on the body, often associated with fibromyalgia.

2. Verb: To tender points or being tender points, the action of feeling or identifying sensitive areas on the body.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctor examined the patient's body, carefully pressing on various tender points to assess their pain levels.

2. Fibromyalgia is characterized by the presence of tender points in specific areas, causing widespread discomfort.

3. She winced in pain as her fingers grazed over the tender points on her neck.

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