naprapathy

[ nuh-prap-uh-thee ]

noun
  1. a system or method of treating disease that employs no medications but uses manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments, etc., to stimulate the natural healing process.

Origin of naprapathy

1
1915–20; <Czech nápra(va) correction + -pathy

Other words from naprapathy

  • nap·ra·path [nap-ruh-path], /ˈnæp rəˌpæθ/, noun

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