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chiropractic

[ kahy-ruh-prak-tik ]
/ ˌkaɪ rəˈpræk tɪk /
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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.
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Origin of chiropractic

1895–1900, Americanism;chiro- + -practic<Greek praktikós;see practical
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British Dictionary definitions for chiropractic

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

Derived forms of chiropractic

chiropractor, noun

Word Origin for chiropractic

C20: from chiro- + -practic, from Greek praktikos effective, practical
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Cultural definitions for chiropractic

chiropractic
[ (keye-ruh-prak-tik) ]

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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