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reflexology

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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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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.

re'flex·ol'o·gist n.
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Main Entry: re·flex·ol·o·gy
Pronunciation: "rE-"flek-'säl-&-jE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -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 pressure applied tospecific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body
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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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