chiropractic

名词 chiropractic:

1. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure

chi.ro.prac.tic

n.（名词）
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.
按摩疗法：一种认为疾病是神经系统功能紊乱所导致的治疗方法，其治疗手段通常包括推拿脊柱和其它身体结构

来源：
chiro-
chiro-
Greek praktikos [practical] * see practical
希腊语 praktikos [实践的] *参见 practical

【引伸】
chi.roprac.tor
n.（名词）