First Known Use: 1909
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naprapathy
noun na·prap·a·thy \nə-ˈpra-pə-thē\
Definition of NAPRAPATHY
: a system of treatment by manipulation of connective tissue and adjoining structures and by dietary measures that is held to facilitate the recuperative and regenerative processes of the body
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Origin of NAPRAPATHY
Czech naprava correction + English -pathy
Medical Dictionary
naprapathy
noun na·prap·a·thy \nə-ˈprap-ə-thē\
plural na·prap·a·thies
Medical Definition of NAPRAPATHY
: a system of treatment by manipulation of connective tissue and adjoining structures (as ligaments, joints, and muscles) and by dietary measures that is held to facilitate the recuperative and regenerative processes of the body
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