# reflexology

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #81,757

## Definitions
1. The study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes.
2. 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.

## Etymology
From reflex + -ology, derived from Russian.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/reflexology