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. 2023 May 2;19:1069–1084. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S405728

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Hierarchical clustering dendrogram of acupoints for MDD.

Abbreviations: SJ, the San Jiao Meridian of Hand Shaoyang; GB, the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang; BL, the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang; SP, the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin; ST, the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming; CV, the Conception Vessel; PC, the Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin; KI, the Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin; LR, the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin; GV, the Governor Vessel; LI, the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming; HT, the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin; LU, the Lung Meridian of Hand Taiyin; SI, the Small Intestine Meridian of Hand Taiyang; EX, the Extraordinary acupoints.