reflexology

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re·flex·ol·o·gy /ˌriːflekˈsɒlədʒi $ -ˈsɑː-/ noun [uncountable] MAa type of alternative medicine in which areas of the feet are touched or rubbed in order to cure medical problems in other parts of the body 反射疗法〔按摩足部某些部位来治病的一种替代疗法〕

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reflexology• And what can reflexology do to your tired feet?• In this special feature we check out the latest treatments and appliances - from reflexology to electric razors.• Remember every section of your sole if sacred in reflexology How can it help?• Eileen, who is based in Birkenhead, Wirral, mainly practices reflexology which treats ailments through foot massage.

re·flex·ol·o·gy nounChineseSyllable

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reflexology
re‧flex‧ol‧o‧gy /ˌriːflekˈsɒlədʒi $ -ˈsɑː-/

noun [uncountable]
a type of alternative medicine in which areas of the feet are touched or rubbed in order to cure medical problems in other parts of the body

re·flex·ology

BrE

/ˌriːfleksˈɒlədʒi/

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NAmE

/ˌriːfleksˈɑːlədʒi/

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noun

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a type of alternative treatment in which sb's feet are rubbed in a particular way in order to heal other parts of their body or to make them feel mentally relaxed 反射疗法（通过脚部按摩治疗身体其他部位疾病或松弛神经）

acupuncture, chiropractor, complementary medicine, herbalism, holistic, homeopathy, hypnotist, massage, reflexology, treatment

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re·flex·olo·gist

BrE

/ˌriːfleksˈɒlədʒɪst/

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NAmE

/ˌriːfleksˈɑːlədʒɪst/

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noun