reflexology

re·flex·ol·o·gy  (rflk-sl-j)

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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reflex·olo·gist n.

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reflexology [ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ]

n

1. (Medicine / Complementary Medicine) 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. (Psychology) Psychol the belief that behaviour can be understood in terms of combinations of reflexes

reflexologist  n

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reflexology

the oriental art of treating certain disorders by stimulating special areas on the sole of the foot. — reflexologist, n.

See also: Remedies

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the study of behavior and its interpretation according to a concept that regards behavior as a combination of simple and complex reflexes. — reflexologist, n. — reflexological, adj.

See also: Psychology

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	reflexology - the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms behaviorism, behavioristic psychology, behaviourism, behaviouristic psychology - an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
	2.	reflexology - massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body massage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

Translations

reflexology [ˌriːflekˈsɒlədʒɪ] N → reflexología f, reflejoterapia f

reflexology [ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒi] n → réflexologie f

reflexology

n (Med) → Reflexologie f; (= practice) → Reflexzonenmassage f