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chiropractor

American  
[kahy-ruh-prak-ter] / ˈkaɪ rəˌpræk tər /

noun

  1. one whose occupation is the practice of chiropractic.


Etymology

Origin of chiropractor

First recorded in 1900–05; chiropract(ic) + -or 2, as if a Latin noun with -tor

Example Sentences

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In Toronto, Carrillo works with an athletic trainer, a psychologist, a chiropractor and a masseur.

From Los Angeles Times

Occupations using the health insurance exchanges where they can buy an ACA plan include realtors, farmers, chiropractors and musicians, the analysis found.

From Los Angeles Times

Ardis, who typically goes by Dr. Bryan Ardis, though he does not have a medical degree, is a chiropractor with a doctorate of chiropractic from Parker University in Texas.

From Salon

“I think we probably spend more money on food than our parents did,” said White, a 40-year-old chiropractor.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the 55-year-old New Jersey chiropractor looks at his current balance, he is stupefied.

From The Wall Street Journal