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chiropractic

(kī′rō prak′tik, kī′rō prak′tik)

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noun

the science and art of restoring or maintaining health, practiced by a licensed professional, based on the theory that disease is caused by interference with nerve function, and employing manipulation of the body joints, esp. of the spine, to restore normal nerve function

Origin: < chiro- + Gr praktikos, practical: see practice

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chiropractor noun

See chiropractic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A system of therapy in which disease is considered the result of abnormal function of the nervous system. The method of treatment usually involves manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures.

Origin:

Origin: chiro-

Origin: + Greek prāktikos, practical; see practical

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