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naprapathy
[ nuh-prap-uh-thee ]
noun
- a system or method of treating disease that employs no medications but uses manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments, etc., to stimulate the natural healing process.
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Other Words From
- nap·ra·path [nap, -r, uh, -path], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of naprapathy1
1915–20; < Czech nápra ( va ) correction + -pathy
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Example Sentences
The various modern systems of spinal manipulation, namely, osteopathy, chiropractic, naprapathy, neuropathy, spondylotherapy and our own neurotherapy, are all of distinctly American origen.
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