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Chiropractic Medicine
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• manipulation
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Definition: A therapy that focuses on the role of the spine and nervous system in maintaining health. Chiropractors correct structural or mechanical imbalances through the use of joint adjustments.

Pronunciation: [ki'roprak'tik] • (noun) 

Also Known As: Chiropractic


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