chiro

/ˈkaɪroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a shortened form of chiropractic, relating to the treatment and care of the spine and joints by manual adjustment

“She decided to visit the local chiro to relieve her back pain.”

2. noun

a chiropractor

“The chiro specialized in treating sports injuries.”

3. verb

to treat or adjust (a person’s spine or joints) by manual chiropractic methods

“The patient had to go to the clinic to have his back chiroed.”

Synonyms

  • chiropractor
  • spinal adjuster

Antonyms

  • orthopedic specialist