chiropractor

noun

chi·​ro·​prac·​tor ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tər How to pronounce chiropractor (audio)
ˌkī-rə-ˈprak-
plural chiropractors
: a licensed health care professional who treats disorders (such as back and neck pain) chiefly of the musculoskeletal system especially through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system dysfunction : a specialist in chiropractic
The broad field of sports medicine includes many different practitioners, from massage therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors to osteopaths, physicians, dentists, podiatrists, psychologists and psychiatrists.Carol L. Otis

Examples of chiropractor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among them was a couple who, when introduced, mentioned that the husband was a chiropractor. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024 It’s often attributed to James Wilson, a chiropractor and naturopath who in 2001 published the book Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024 Shortly after wearing them daily, one customer said their chiropractor could tell a difference in their adjustment. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024 In February, chiropractor and Eureka resident Anna Nusslock was 15 weeks pregnant with twins when her water had prematurely broken, according to the lawsuit. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chiropractor 

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chiropractor was in 1904

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“Chiropractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiropractor. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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