Definition of Kinesiology

1. Noun. The branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement.

Generic synonyms: Physiology

Definition of Kinesiology

1. Noun. (medicine) the study of body movement ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) the application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kinesiology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Kinesiology

1. The science or the study of movement, and the active and passive structures involved. Origin: G. Kinesis, movement, + -logos, study (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kinesiology

kinescoping
kineses
kinesi-
kinesia
kinesialgia
kinesiatrics
kinesic
kinesics
kinesimeter
kinesin
kinesins
kinesio-
kinesiologies
kinesiologist
kinesiologists
kinesiology (current term)
kinesiometer
kinesioneurosis
kinesipathist
kinesipathy
kinesis
kinesitherapies
kinesitherapy
kineso-
kinesodic
kinesophobia
kinestases
kinestasis
kinestheses
kinesthesia

Literary usage of Kinesiology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mars Records Book 1: Clearing Sessions with a Biofeedback Meter Where a by Stephanie Relfe (2000)
"kinesiology is a new technology which works directly on the body. It was developed by doctors, chiropractors and acupuncturists in the USA One of the most ..."

2. The Mars Force Book 1: How Pat's Membership in a Military Cadet Program Led by Stephanie Relfe (2002)
"kinesiology is a new technology which works directly on the body. It was developed by doctors, chiropractors and acupuncturists in the USA One of the most ..."

3. The Mars Records Book 2: Clearing Sessions with A Biofeedback Meter Where a by Stephanie Relfe (2002)
"kinesiology is a new technology which works directly on the body. It was developed by doctors, chiropractors and acupuncturists in the USA One of the most ..."

4. The Mars Force Book 2: How Pat's Membership in a Military Cadet Program Led by Stephanie Relfe (2004)
"kinesiology is a new technology which works directly on the body. It was developed by doctors, chiropractors and acupuncturists in the USA One of the most ..."

5. The Annual American Catalog, 1900-1909 (1910)
"Gymnastic kinesiology ; manual of the rre- chanism of gymnastic movements. '09 (D4) c. il. O. *$i.2S net. Bassette. SKAT (card game). ..."

6. School Violence: Views of Students & the Community: Congressional Hearings edited by Michael Castle (2001)
"... Senior Research Scientist, 606-257-5588 Tenured Associate Professor of kinesiology and Health Promotion 1997 Assistant Professor of kinesiology and ..."

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