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词汇 chiropractor
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Definition of chiropractor in English:

chiropractor

noun ˈkʌɪrə(ʊ)ˌpraktəˈkaɪ(ə)roʊpræktər
  • A practitioner of the system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Chiropractors are the largest source of office-based care in the United States that does not involve a physician.
    • This concern for her people is her reason for returning to college to become a chiropractor.
    • The chiropractors, almost from the beginning, have been characterized by strong divisions.
    • The most popular alternative therapy for back pain is spinal manipulation, usually performed by chiropractors.
    • The committee is comprised of six chiropractors, four other healthcare professionals, and one public adviser.

Origin

Early 20th century: from chiro- 'hand' + Greek praktikos 'practical', from prattein 'do', + -or1.

Definition of chiropractor in US English:

chiropractor

nounˈkī(ə)rōpraktərˈkaɪ(ə)roʊpræktər
  • A practitioner of the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This concern for her people is her reason for returning to college to become a chiropractor.
    • The most popular alternative therapy for back pain is spinal manipulation, usually performed by chiropractors.
    • The chiropractors, almost from the beginning, have been characterized by strong divisions.
    • The committee is comprised of six chiropractors, four other healthcare professionals, and one public adviser.
    • Chiropractors are the largest source of office-based care in the United States that does not involve a physician.

Origin

Early 20th century: from chiro- ‘hand’ + Greek praktikos ‘practical’, from prattein ‘do’, + -or.

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