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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChiropraxy
/ˌkaɪrəˈpræksi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A therapeutic practice that involves the manipulation of the spine and other parts of the body to alleviate pain and improve function.
"After several sessions of chiropraxy, she felt a significant reduction in her back pain." - 2
A system of treatment based on the belief that disease is caused by misalignment of the bones, particularly in the spine.
"Chiropraxy is often sought by athletes looking to enhance their performance and recovery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chiropraxy' is derived from the Greek words 'cheir' meaning 'hand' and 'praxis' meaning 'action' or 'practice'. It emerged in the late 19th century as a descriptor for a form of manual therapy that emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chiropraxy" is said worldwide
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Chiropractie
Transliteration: kiropraktik
"La chiropractie est souvent utilisée pour traiter les douleurs dorsales."
Chiropraktik
Transliteration: kiropraktik
"Die Chiropraktik kann bei Rückenschmerzen helfen."
Chiropratica
Transliteration: kiropraktika
"La chiropratica è una forma di terapia manuale."
Quiropráctica
Transliteration: kiropráctika
"La quiropráctica se utiliza para aliviar el dolor de espalda."
Quiropraxia
Transliteration: kiropraksia
"A quiropraxia é uma prática comum para tratar dores musculares."
चिरोप्रैक्टिक
Transliteration: chiropractic
"चिरोप्रैक्टिक पीठ दर्द के इलाज के लिए उपयोग की जाती है।"
脊椎按摩疗法
Transliteration: jǐzhuī ànmó liáofǎ
"脊椎按摩疗法可以缓解背痛。"
척추 지압 요법
Transliteration: cheokchu jiap yeobeob
"척추 지압 요법은 허리 통증을 완화하는 데 도움을 줄 수 있습니다."
カイロプラクティック
Transliteration: kairo purakutikku
"カイロプラクティックは腰痛の治療に役立ちます。"
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