different between orthopedic vs chiropractic

orthopedic

English

Alternative forms

  • orthopædic, orthopaedic

Etymology

From French orthopédique.

Adjective

orthopedic (comparative more orthopedic, superlative most orthopedic)

  1. Of, or relating to orthopedics.

Translations

orthopedic From the web:

  • what orthopedic doctors do
  • what orthopedic surgeon do
  • what orthopedics do
  • what orthopedic means
  • what orthopedic takes medicaid
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  • what orthopedic surgeons take medicaid


chiropractic

English

Etymology

From chiro- (hand) +? practic from Ancient Greek ???? (kheír, hand) + ????????? (praktikós, concerned with action).

Noun

chiropractic (uncountable)

  1. (alternative medicine) A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

Synonyms

  • chiropractics

Related terms

  • chiropractor
  • chiropath
  • chiropraxy

Translations

Adjective

chiropractic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to chiropractics.

chiropractic From the web:

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  • what chiropractic do
  • what chiropractic adjustments do
  • what chiropractic does
  • what chiropractic assistants do
  • what chiropractic treats
  • what chiropractic benefits
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