noun
chiropractor
KEYE-ruh-prak-tuh
Chiropractor (noun) means a healthcare practitioner who treats problems of the spine and joints through manual adjustment. Example: “She sees a chiropractor once a month for her back pain.”
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A healthcare practitioner who treats problems of the spine and joints through manual adjustment.
"She sees a chiropractor once a month for her back pain."
How to use chiropractor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specialist who treats back and joint pain by manipulating the spine and joints with their hands.
Common pairings
visit a chiropractor
chiropractor appointment
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Etymology
From Greek kheír ("hand") and prâxis ("action, practice") — literally "hand practice".
Rhymes for chiropractor
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What does “chiropractor” mean?
The word “chiropractor” means a healthcare practitioner who treats problems of the spine and joints through manual adjustment. In plain terms, a specialist who treats back and joint pain by manipulating the spine and joints with their hands.
How do you pronounce “chiropractor”?
“Chiropractor” is pronounced KEYE-ruh-prak-tuh (/ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chiropractor” in a sentence?
Here is “chiropractor” used in a sentence: “She sees a chiropractor once a month for her back pain.”
What part of speech is “chiropractor”?
“Chiropractor” is a noun.
Where does the word “chiropractor” come from?
The word “chiropractor” comes from Greek. From Greek kheír ("hand") and prâxis ("action, practice") — literally "hand practice".
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