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chiropractor

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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chi·ro·prac·tor /ˈkaɪrəʊˌpræktə $ -rəˌpræktər/ noun [countable]  MHsomeone who treats physical problems using chiropractic 脊椎指压治疗师;脊骨神经科医生 osteopath
Examples from the Corpus
chiropractorMr Gorman recently trained to become a chiropractor.I suggested to Bobbie that she go shop first for a chiropractor and then for a therapist.He is due to see a chiropractor tomorrow and is likely to undergo surgery.Another investigation, this time into lobbying on behalf of chiropractors, could thin the legislature's ranks still further.In fact, it is recommended that all people who take part in sport should have regular check-ups with a qualified chiropractor.Find out the name and address of your nearest qualified chiropractor.Always be certain that your chiropractor is state licensed and reputable.
Origin chiropractor (1800-1900) Latin chiro- of the hand (from Greek cheiro-, from cheir hand) + Greek praktikos ( → PRACTICAL)
chi·ro·prac·tor nounChineseSyllable
physical Corpus problems who treats someone using chiropractic


chiropractor
chiropractor /ˈkaɪrəʊˌpræktə $ -rəˌpræktər/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Language: Latin
 Origin: chiro- 'of the hand' (from Greek cheiro-, from cheir 'hand') + Greek praktikos ( practical)

someone who treats physical problems using chiropractic ⇨ osteopath


chiro·prac·torBrE /ˈkaɪərəʊpræktə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkaɪəroʊpræktər/ 🔊 nouna person whose job involves treating some diseases and physical problems by pressing and moving the bones in a person's spine or joints 捏积医师;推拿师   compare osteopath

acupuncture, chiropractor, complementary medicine, herbalism, holistic, homeopathy, hypnotist, massage, reflexology, treatment