REFLEXOLOGY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does reflexology mean? 

• REFLEXOLOGY (noun)
  The noun REFLEXOLOGY has 2 senses:

1. the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms

2. 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

  Familiarity information: REFLEXOLOGY used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• REFLEXOLOGY (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("reflexology" is a kind of...):

behaviorism; behavioristic psychology; behaviourism; behaviouristic psychology (an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("reflexology" is a kind of...):

massage (kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation)