Chiropractors

/ˈkaɪroʊˌpræktərz/ noun

Plural of chiropractor; healthcare professionals who treat disorders of the body, especially the spine, through manual manipulation and adjustment.

From Greek 'cheir' (hand) and 'praktikos' (practical). The term was coined in the late 1890s when chiropractic emerged as a distinct healing profession in Iowa.

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