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chiropractic

/ˌkaɪ.roʊˈpræk.tɪk/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.

    "She goes to a specialist for chiropractic to help with her chronic back pain."

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Coined in 1895 by D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, from Greek cheir (hand) + praktikos (practical, done by hand).

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