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

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

Origin of naprapathy

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

Related formsnap·ra·path

[nap-ruh-path] /ˈnæp rəˌpæθ/, noun