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
Regular visits to a chiropractor keep her often troublesome back strong enough for practice and play …—John Garrity et al.

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The families of Texas chiropractor John Giusti, 46, and martial artist Brent Rosenkranz, 42, identified them as the two people whose bodies were recovered, according to Hannah Barricks, a liaison for the families. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Giusti, who was a chiropractor, posted photos of his adventure on his office’s Facebook page. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Texas chiropractor John Giusti, 46, died in the flood, his family and the families of two others said. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and forecasters warned more flooding was possible as heavy rain shrouded the canyon walls. — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chiropractor

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chiropract(ic) + -or entry 1

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 7 Sep. 2026.

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chiropractor

noun
chi·​ro·​prac·​tor ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tər How to pronounce chiropractor (audio)
: 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
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