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reflexology
(riːfleksɒlədʒi)
uncountable noun
Reflexology is the practice of massaging particular areas of the body, especially the feet, in the belief that it can heal particular organs.
reflexologistWord forms: plural reflexologists countable noun
By treating the body, via the feet, a reflexologist can unlock the tension in themind.
reflexology in British English
(ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ)
noun
1.
a form of therapy practised as a treatment in alternative medicine in which the soles of the feet are massaged: designed to stimulate the blood supply and nerves and thus relieve tension
2. psychology
the belief that behaviour can be understood in terms of combinations of reflexes
Derived forms
reflexologist (ˌreflexˈologist) noun
reflexology in American English
(ˌriflɛksˈɑlədʒi)
noun
a practice involving the use of acupressure or massage of the hands or, esp., the feet to relieve pain in other parts of the body, reduce tension, etc.
Derived forms
reflexologist (ˌreflexˈologist) noun
reflexology in American English
(ˌriflekˈsɑlədʒi)
noun
1.
a system of massaging specific areas of the foot or sometimes the hand in order to promote healing, relieve stress, etc., in other parts of the body
2. Medicine
the study of reflex movements and processes
Derived forms
reflexologist noun
Word origin
[1920–25; reflex + -o- + -logy]Image ofreflexology
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