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Italian
Etymology
Literally, “neuralgic point”. Compare Portuguese ponto nevrálgico. First attested in 1912.
Noun
punto nevralgico m (plural punti nevralgici)
- (also figurative) nerve center
- (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.
- the most difficult and delicate phase of a situation; crucial point
Abbiamo toccato un punto nevralgico.- We have reached a critical point.