First Known Use: 1923
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reflexology
noun re·flex·ol·o·gy \ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsä-lə-jē\
: a method of relieving pain or curing illness by pressing on particular parts of a person's hands or feet
Full Definition of REFLEXOLOGY
1
: the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes
2
: massage of the hands or feet based on the belief that pressure applied to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body
— re·flex·ol·o·gist \-ˈsä-lə-jist\ noun
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reflexology
noun re·flex·ol·o·gy \ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsäl-ə-jē\
plural re·flex·ol·o·gies
Medical Definition of REFLEXOLOGY
1
: the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes
2
: massage of the feet or hands based on the belief that pressure applied to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body
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