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naprapathy

[ nuh-prap-uh-thee ]

noun

  1. 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 origin.

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