PsychologyJuly 18, 2026

reflexology

REE-flek-SAH-luh-jee

Definition

A form of alternative medicine involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears that practitioners believe correspond to different organs and systems of the body.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the English word 'reflex' (derived from Latin 'reflexus', meaning 'bent back') and the suffix '-ology' (from Greek 'logia', meaning 'study of'). It reflects the belief that stimulating these areas creates a reflex response in other parts of the body.

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