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chiropractic

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++chi·ro·prac·tic /ˈkaɪrəʊpræktɪk $ -rə-/ noun [uncountable]  the treatment of physical problems by pressing on and moving the bones in someone’s back and joints 指压疗法;按摩疗法;脊骨神经疗法 osteopathy
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chiropracticThe symptoms of spondylosis, treated with chiropractic, did not stop him from working.
chi·ro·prac·tic nounChineseSyllable
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chiropractic
chiropractic /ˈkaɪrəʊpræktɪk $ -rə-/ noun [uncountable]

the treatment of physical problems by pressing on and moving the bones in someone’s back and joints ⇨ osteopathy


chiro·prac·ticBrE /ˌkaɪərəʊˈpræktɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˌkaɪəroʊˈpræktɪk/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the medical profession which involves treating some diseases and physical problems by pressing and moving the bones in a person's spine or joints; the work of a chiropractor 捏积(疗法);脊柱推拿(疗法)