noun
chiropractor
KEYE-ruh-prak-tuh
noun
1
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
Word Forms
chiropractors plural
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Etymology
From Greek kheír ("hand") and prâxis ("action, practice") — literally "hand practice".