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cranial osteopathy
cra·ni·al os·te·op·a·thy


noun 
Definition:
 
therapeutic manipulation of skull: gentle manipulation of the bones of the cranium and face to relieve tension and headache. It is also used for relieving pressure on the brain in newborn babies.
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