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.

Other Word Forms

• naprapath noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of naprapathy¹

1915–20; < Czech nápra ( va ) correction + -pathy

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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