triggerpoint
nounUK /ˈtrɪɡ.ə.pɔɪnt/
US /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ.pɔɪnt/
A triggerpoint is a tiny sore spot in your muscles that hurts when you press it.
The doctor pressed on the triggerpoint in my shoulder and it felt tender.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A specific event or condition that causes something else to happen.
The loud noise was the triggerpoint for the alarm system.
3. In computing, a condition that automatically starts a program or action.
The triggerpoint launched the backup as soon as the file changed.
4. A key moment that starts a strong reaction or change.
That argument became the triggerpoint for their big decision.