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chiropractic
[ kahy-ruh-prak-tik ]
noun
- a therapeutic system based primarily upon the interactions of the spine and nervous system, the method of treatment usually being to adjust the segments of the spinal column.
- a chiropractor.
chiropractic
/ ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk /
noun
- a system of treating bodily disorders by manipulation of the spine and other parts, based on the belief that the cause is the abnormal functioning of a nerve
chiropractic
- A system of treating disease and musculoskeletal disorders that involves manipulation of the backbone and other body parts. In chiropractic, disorders of the nerves are considered the cause of illness.
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Derived Forms
- ˈchiroˌpractor, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiropractic1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiropractic1
C20: from chiro- + -practic, from Greek praktikos effective, practical
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Example Sentences
Yoga and regular chiropractic care have been worth it to keep my spine happy.
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Her back care regimen includes regular yoga practice, chiropractic care and massage.
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She learned to slouch, which, for this trained dancer, took some effort and weeks of chiropractic correction afterward.
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Dr. Steven Margolin founded Longevity Health to provide stellar chiropractic and clinical nutrition care.
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