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chiropractic

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˌkaɪɹoʊˈpɹæktɪk// UK //kˌaɪɹəpɹˈæktɪk// chi·ro·prac·tic

n. a type of treatment where a doctor moves your bones or joints to help you feel better. It is often used for back pain or neck pain.

n. a system of alternative medicine in which the practitioner manipulates the spine and other joints to treat various ailments. Often involves the realignment of vertebrae to relieve pressure on the nervous system.


SIMPLE

He went to a chiropractic to help with his back pain.

CONTEXTUAL

Many athletes use chiropractic to maintain their physical performance and prevent injuries from minor misalignments.

COMPLEX

While some critics dismiss chiropractic as pseudoscience, others argue that the manual adjustments can provide significant relief for patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Origin

From chiro- (“hand”) + practic; from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, “hand”) + πρακτικός (praktikós, “concerned with action”).

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