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