naprapathy

[ nuh-prap-uh-thee ]

/ nəˈpræp ə θi /

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.

Nearby words

nappe, napper, napping, nappy, nappy rash, naprapathy, naproxen, napster, naptime, nara, naraka

Origin of naprapathy

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

Related forms

nap·ra·path

[nap-ruh-path] /ˈnæp rəˌpæθ/, noun