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Definition of Laying on of hands
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Laying on of hands: In alternative medicine, an ancient method of healing by touching a person with the hands or palms, usually on the head, shoulders, or waist. Also called contact healing. See also: Therapeutic touch.