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chiropractic
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chi·ro·prac·tic  (kr-prktk)
n.
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.

[chiro- + Greek prktikos, practical; see practical.]

chiro·practor n.

chiropractic [ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk]
n
(Medicine / Complementary Medicine) a system of treating bodily disorders by manipulation of the spine and other parts, based on the belief that the cause is the abnormal functioning of a nerve
[from chiro- + -practic, from Greek praktikos effective, practical]
chiropractor  n

chiropractic
1. Also called chiropraxis. a therapeutic system based on the doctrine that disease is the result of interference with nerve function and that adjusting the segments of the spinal column will restore a normal condition.
2. a chiropractor. — chiropractor, n.
See also: Remedies
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chiropracticchiropractic - a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Translations
chiropractic [ˌkaɪərəʊˈpræktɪk]
A. ADJquiropráctico
B. Nquiropráctica f
chiropractic [ˈkaɪərəpræktɪk] nchiropraxie f, chiropractie f
chiropractic
nChiropraktik f
chiropractic [ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk] nchiroterapia
chiropractic [ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk] nchiroterapia


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