applied kinesiology

noun

A pseudoscience-based technique in alternative medicine claimed to be able to diagnose illness or choose treatment by testing muscles for strength and weakness.

Meanings

nounapplied kinesiology (plural applied kinesiologies)

plural applied kinesiologies

  1. alternative medicineA pseudoscience-based technique in alternative medicine claimed to be able to diagnose illness or choose treatment by testing muscles for strength and weakness.
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