Reflexology
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Term | Reflexology |
Short definition | Reflexology - (pronounced) (ree-flek-SAH-loh-jee) type of massage that involves applying varying degrees of pressure to specific points on the feet or hands. These points are believed to coincide with certain other parts of the body. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Reflexology - (pronounced) (ree-flek-SAH-loh-jee) type of massage that involves applying varying degrees of pressure to specific points on the feet or hands. These points are believed to coincide with certain other parts of the body. It is claimed that reflexology causes relaxation and healing in these parts of the body, but this has not been proven
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- Wikipedia's article - Reflexology
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