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Noun: reflexology  ,ree,flek'só-lu-jee
  1. Massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body
    "She found reflexology sessions helpful in reducing her stress levels"
     
  2. The study of reflex action as it relates to the behaviour of organisms
    "Reflexology examines how automatic responses contribute to an organism's survival"

Derived forms: reflexologies

Type of: behaviorism [US], behavioristic psychology [US], behaviourism [Brit, Cdn], behaviouristic psychology [Brit, Cdn], massage

Encyclopedia: Reflexology