re·flex·ol·o·gy

[ree-flek-sol-uh-jee]
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/Medical. the study of reflex movements and processes.

Origin:
1920–25; reflex + -o- + -logy

re·flex·ol·o·gist, noun
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reflexology (ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
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.  psychol the belief that behaviour can be understood in terms of combinations of reflexes
 
reflex'ologist
 
n

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reflexology re·flex·ol·o·gy (rē'flěk-sŏl'ə-jē)
n.

  1. The study of reflex responses, especially as they affect behavior.

  2. A method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure, especially to the feet.

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Example sentences
There is a lack of scientific evidence that homeopathy and reflexology is effective treatment of asthma.
Unlike other healing or relaxation modalities, reflexology does not require large amounts of time to be effective.
Reflexology is a potent means of releasing tension, de-stressing and reducing pain.
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