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 My back feels better after seeing the chiropractor.

Synonyms: osteopath, physical therapist

From Greek 'cheir' (hand) + 'praktikos' (practical/done). Literally 'done by hand'.

Think of 'chiro' as 'hand'. A chiropractor uses their hands to practice medicine on the spine.

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