naprapathy

[ nuh-prap-uh-thee ]

/ nəˈpræp ə θi /

Save This Word!

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.

QUIZ

SPRINT TO THE FINISH WITH THIS OLYMPICS QUIZ!

Compete in our Olympics quiz to see if you can take home the gold medal in Olympics knowledge.

Question 1 of 10

Where was the Olympics first held?

ancient Rome

ancient Greece

ancient Persia

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of naprapathy

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

OTHER WORDS FROM naprapathy

nap·ra·path

[nap-ruh-path], /ˈnæp rəˌpæθ/, noun

Words nearby naprapathy

nappe, napper, napping, nappy, nappy rash, naprapathy, Naprosyn, naproxen, Napster, napsylate, naptime