naprapathy

na·prap·a·thy  (n-prp-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.

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[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.]

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napra·path (npr-pth) n.

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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: Remedies

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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: Medical Specialties

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Noun

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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)