Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prolotherapy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pro-lother-a-py
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A state-by-state listing of prolotherapy practitioners can be found at www.getprolo.com ."

Etymology

Blend of proliferation + therapy.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

prolotherapist

Synonyms

proliferation therapy

Questions

What does prolotherapy mean?: 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.
Where does prolotherapy come from?: Blend of proliferation + therapy.

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