reflexology

reflexology

English

Etymology

reflex +‎ -ology, derived from Russian.

Noun

reflexology (usually uncountable, plural reflexologies)

1. (medicine) The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
2. (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.

Synonyms

• zone therapy

Translations

study of behavior

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Dutch: please add this translation if you can Finnish: refleksologia

form of complementary medicine

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Dutch: please add this translation if you can Finnish: vyöhyketerapia, refleksologia