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Descriptor
English
:
Chiropractic
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Quiropráctica
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Quiroprática
Tree Number:
G02.110
Definition
English
:
An occupational discipline founded by D.D. Palmer in the 1890's based on the relationship of the
spine
to
health
and
disease
. The
spine
is analyzed by
X-rays
and
palpation
, and vertebrae are adjusted manually to relieve pressures on the
spinal cord
.
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
was originally
similar
but has become more like
FAMILY PRACTICE.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
SPEC only; do not confuse with MANIPULATION,
CHIROPRACTIC
See Related
English
:
Manipulation, Chiropractic
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
adverse effects
classification
contraindications
economics
education
ethics
history
instrumentation
legislation & jurisprudence
manpower
mortality
methods
nursing
organization & administration
psychology
statistics & numerical data
standards
trends
utilization
Record Number:
2730
Unique Identifier:
D002684
Occurrence in VHL
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