reflexologist

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noun

re·​flex·​ol·​o·​gist ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce reflexologist (audio)
1
: an individual who interprets behavior as consisting of reflexes
2
: a practitioner of manipulative reflexology

reflexology

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noun

re·​flex·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsäl-ə-jē How to pronounce reflexology (audio)
plural reflexologies
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 to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body

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“Reflexologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/reflexologist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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