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Where does the term chiropractic come from?

It derives from Greek roots cheir meaning hand It derives from Greek roots praktos meaning done It is an acronym of founder's names It derives from Greek roots cheir meaning hand and praktos meaning done

Correct Answer:

It derives from Greek roots cheir meaning hand and praktos meaning done

Explanation:

The term chiropractic comes from two Greek roots that, together, express its hands-on nature. The first root cheir means hand, signaling the manual, hands-on approach. The second part comes from a root meaning practical or done, often rendered as praktikos or praktikós in transliteration, which conveys the idea of something performed or practiced. When these parts are combined with the -ic ending to form the adjective, you get a word describing a practice done by hand. That’s why the option that includes both hand and done/practical is the best match. It isn’t an acronym, and it isn’t just one root by itself.

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