Reflexology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reflexology is a noun meaning (medicine) The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
Meaning
(medicine) The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
More Meanings
- (alternative medicine) A form of complementary medicine involving the stimulation of points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief that it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body or to improve general health.
Example Sentences
Reflexology is based on the idea that different points on the feet correlate to different points in the body and by gentle massage of the feet one can heal the body, unblock energy and ease stress.
Word Forms
- reflexologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reactology, anatripsology, kinesiology, retinology, erotology, iridology.
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