naprapathy


na·prap·a·thy

noun \nə-ˈpra-pə-thē\

Definition of NAPRAPATHY

: a system of treatment by manipulation of connective tissue and adjoining structures and by dietary measures that is held to facilitate the recuperative and regenerative processes of the body

Origin of NAPRAPATHY

Czech naprava correction + English -pathy
First Known Use: 1909

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: naproxen
Previous Word in the Dictionary: nappy (adjective)
All Words Near: naprapathy

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up naprapathy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More