reflexology

/ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒi/ /ˌriːflɛkˈsɑːlədʒi/

Meanings

noun

The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.

Examples :

"The psychologist used reflexology to understand why the baby instinctively grasped her finger. "

noun

A form of complementary medicine involving the stimulation of points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief that it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body or to improve general health.

Examples :

"My aunt swears by reflexology and says that massaging her feet helps ease her back pain. "

medicine physiology body

Related Words

involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

massaging verb

/məˈsɑʒɪŋ/ /məˈsɑdʒɪŋ/

To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).

"After a long day at work, my wife was massaging my tired shoulders. "

instinctively adverb

/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/

Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

"When the baby started to cry, the mother instinctively picked her up. "

psychologist noun

/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/

An expert in the field of psychology.

"The psychologist helped the student understand why he was struggling in his classes. "

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

stimulation noun

/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/

A pushing or goading toward action.

"The playful competition provided the students with intellectual stimulation, encouraging them to learn more. "

complementary noun

/ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

A complementary colour.

""In art class, we learned that blue is a complementary colour to orange." "

reflexes noun

/ˈriːflɛksɪz/ /ˈriːflɛksəz/

An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

"The doctor tested the patient's reflexes by tapping their knee with a small hammer. "

beneficial noun

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Something that is beneficial.

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "