"prolotherapy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of proliferation + therapy Etymology templates: {{blend|en|proliferation|therapy}} Blend of proliferation + therapy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prolotherapy (uncountable)
  1. The 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; proliferation therapy. Wikipedia link: prolotherapy Tags: uncountable Related terms: prolotherapist
    Sense id: en-prolotherapy-en-noun-giRClPfU Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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