noun

chiropractor

chiropractor

My back feels better after seeing the chiropractor.

My back feels better after seeing the chiropractor.

((a/the)) chiropractor a practitioner of chiropractic I need to see a chiropractor for my neck pain.

Synonyms: osteopath, physical therapist

From Greek 'cheir' (hand) + 'praktikos' (practical), meaning 'done by hand'.

Think of 'chiro' (hand) and 'practor' (practitioner). A practitioner who uses their hands.

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