na·prap·a·thy (n -pr p -th )n. pl. na·prap·a·thies Treatment of disease by manipulation of joints, muscles, and ligaments, based on the belief that many diseases are caused by displacement of connective tissues. [Czech náprava, correction (from napravit, to correct : na-, to, on from Old Church Slavonic na, na-; see an- in Indo-European roots + prav  , true, correct from Old Church Slavonic prav ; see per1 in Indo-European roots) + -pathy.]nap ra·path (npr-pth) n. |
naprapathy
a healing system based on the theory that disease or illness is caused by strained ligaments and other problems of connective tissue and can be treated by massage. — naprapath, n.
See also: Remediesa healing system based on the theory that disease or illness is caused by strained ligaments and other problems of connective tissue and can be treated by massage. — naprapath, n.
See also: Medical Specialties
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| Noun | 1. | naprapathy - a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) |
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