Treatment of some morbid condition by producing a reflex action, as in the household treatment of nosebleed by a piece of ice applied to the cervical spine. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
reflexotherapy 1. The treatment of some morbid condition by exciting a reflex action, as in the household treatment of nosebleed with a piece of ice applied to the cervical spine. 2. Form of homuncular acupuncture whose focus is the foot. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2739/7