punto nevralgico

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, neuralgic point. Compare Portuguese ponto nevrálgico. First attested in 1912.

Noun

punto nevralgico m (plural punti nevralgici)

  1. (also figurative) nerve center
  2. (also medicine, also figurative) a particularly vulnerable region with a tightened sensitivity to pain; pressure point
    È stato colpito in un punto nevralgico all'inguine.
    He was struck at a critical point in the groin.
    I nemici ci stanno attaccando ai punti nevralgici.
    The enemies are attacking us at our pressure points.
  3. the most difficult and delicate phase of a situation; crucial point
    Abbiamo toccato un punto nevralgico.
    We have reached a critical point.