chi|ro|prac|tic

chi|ro|prac|tic
chi|ro|prac|tic «KY ruh PRAK tihk», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the treatment of diseases by manipulating the spine and other body structures. It is based on the theory that many diseases are caused by pressure, especially of the vertebrae, upon nerves.
2. = chiropractor. (Cf.chiropractor)
–adj.
having to do with the treatment of diseases by manipulating the spine.
[American English < Greek cheír, -os hand + prāktikós concerned with practice, ultimately < pr do, act]

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