prolotherapy

English

Etymology

Blend of proliferation +‎ therapy

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.
    Synonym: proliferation therapy
    • 2007 August 7, Jane E. Brody, “Injections to Kick-Start Tissue Repair”, in New York Times‎:
      A state-by-state listing of prolotherapy practitioners can be found at www.getprolo.com .
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