trigger point

noun

: a localized usually tender or painful area of the body and especially of a muscle that when stimulated gives rise to pain elsewhere in the body

Examples of trigger point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With these factors in mind, here are a few use cases to consider: Heritage Sites By leveraging specialized trigger points, AR enables visitors to uncover digital reconstructions and 360-degree panoramas that narrate the unique stories of these locations. —Nick Cherukuri, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

The muscles then try to compensate for this, working harder and becoming overworked, leading to trigger points and further muscle shortening and weakness. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

This kit comes with a foam roller, massage roller stick, trigger point ball, and yoga strap. —Hannah Singleton, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2024

While Drake lobbed insults about his rival’s height, bank account, and inability to make hits—your standard rap-beef trigger points—Lamar painted a damning portrait of Drake’s humanity. —Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

trigger point

noun

: a localized usually tender or painful area of the body and especially of a muscle that when stimulated gives rise to pain elsewhere in the body

A trigger point in the calf muscle can also cause discomfort or weakness in the heel or arch; a trigger point in the thigh may cause pain around the knee.

—Runner's World

called also trigger area, trigger zone