Meanings
- uncountableThe injection of an otherwise non-pharmacological and non-active irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons or ligaments for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain.
A state-by-state listing of prolotherapy practitioners can be found at www.getprolo.com .
2007 August 7, Jane E. Brody, “Injections to Kick-Start Tissue Repair”, in New York TimesSynonyms: proliferation therapy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe injection of an otherwise non-pharmacological and non-active irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons or ligaments for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain.
Origin
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prolotherapy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolotherapy
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