n.
A system of therapy in which disease is considered the result of abnormal function of the nervous system. The method of treatment usually involves manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures.
[CHIRO- + Greek prāktikos, practical; see practical.]
chiropractor chi'ro·prac'tor n.
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