chiropractic

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chiropractic /ˌkʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈpraktɪk/

▶noun a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column.

– derivatives
chiropractor noun.

– origin C19: from chiro- + Gk praktikos ‘practical’.