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noun
The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A form of complementary medicine involving the stimulation of points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief that it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body or to improve general health.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: alternative-medicine, medicine, sciences
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noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: massage
noun
the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: behaviorism, behaviourism, behavioristic psychology, behaviouristic psychology
History
From reflex + -ology, derived from Russian.
Across languages
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