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chiropractic

/tʃaɪrəʊˈpræktɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does chiropractic mean?

noun

The practice of treating disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, especially those affecting the spine, by manual adjustment and manipulation of the joints and soft tissues.

Example

"She visited a chiropractor to relieve her back pain."

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