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reflexology

(rē′fleks äl′ə jē)

noun

a practice involving the use of acupressure or massage of the hands or, esp., the feet to relieve pain in other parts of the body, reduce tension, etc.

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reflexologist noun

See reflexology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The study of reflex responses, especially as they affect behavior.
A method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure, especially to the feet.

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