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Reflexology — Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.… … Wikipedia
reflexology — 1927, as a psychological theory, from Ger. reflexologie (1912); see REFLEX (Cf. reflex) + OLOGY (Cf. ology). As a foot massage technique, first recorded 1976 … Etymology dictionary
reflexology — ► NOUN ▪ a system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body. DERIVATIVES reflexologist noun … English terms dictionary
reflexology — [rē΄fleks äl′ə jē] n. 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. reflexologist n … English World dictionary
reflexology — The study of reflexes. [reflex + G. logos, study] * * * re·flex·ol·o·gy .rē .flek säl ə jē n, pl gies 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… … Medical dictionary
reflexology — [[t]ri͟ːfleksɒ̱ləʤi[/t]] N UNCOUNT Reflexology is the practice of massaging particular areas of the body, especially the feet, in the belief that it can heal particular organs. Derived words: reflexologist plural N COUNT A reflexologist can often … English dictionary
reflexology — n. a complementary therapy based on the theory that reflex points on the feet correspond with all body parts. Firm pressure is applied to the relevant reflex points using the thumb or fingers. Reflexology is said to be able to help with specific… … The new mediacal dictionary
Reflexology path — A Reflexology path is a path or walkway designed with the stated intent to stimulate points on the foot corresponding to reflexology beliefs. As in reflexology, this must be done barefoot for any effect. The effects are thought to be similar to a … Wikipedia
reflexology — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1923 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
reflexology — noun a) The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes. b) 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… … Wiktionary
