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.

Origin of naprapathy

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

Related formsnap·ra·path

[nap-ruh-path] /ˈnæp rəˌpæθ/, noun