naprapathy

noun na·prap·a·thy \ 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

Recent Examples of naprapathy from the Web

The technique is named for Rosita Arvigo, an herbalist and doctor of naprapathy (the study of connective tissues) from Chicago.

— martha ross, The Mercury News, "Maya abdominal massage: An answer to ending infertility, miscarriages?," 6 Jan. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of naprapathy

Czech naprava correction + English -pathy

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First Known Use: 1909

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Medical Dictionary

naprapathy

noun na·prap·a·thy \ nə-ˈprap-ə-thē \

medical Definition of naprapathy

plural naprapathies

: a system of treatment by manipulation of connective tissue and adjoining structures (as ligaments, joints, and muscles) and by dietary measures that is held to facilitate the recuperative and regenerative processes of the body