chiro

¹

[ cheer-oh ]

noun

, plural chi·ros.

1. the ladyfish, Elops saurus.

chiro-

²

1. a combining form meaning “hand,” used in the formation of compound words:

   chiromancy.

chiro-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating the hand; of or by means of the hand

   chiromancy

chiro

²

/ ˈkaɪrəʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   a chiropractor

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiro¹

Origin uncertain

Origin of chiro²

Combining form of Greek cheír hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiro¹

via Latin from Greek kheir hand

Example Sentences

“One of the good things about the Seattle film community is that people are very accessible. They’re very friendly. Whether you take Megan Griffiths or S.J. Chiro or Jane Charles or anyone. They’re there. They will talk to you.”

From Seattle Times

In the caption of the video on TikTok, Momma Chiro, a chiropractic practitioner located in Huntington Beach, California, says the mom reported the baby is "less fussy" after receiving their chiropractic care.

From Salon

Many videos are of clinics, like Momma Chiro, promoting their work.

From Salon

The Momma Chiro TikTok video is part of a bigger trend on social media: babies at the chiropractor.

From Salon

In Huntington Beach, Calif., videos show clinicians at Momma’s Chiro guiding babies through bicycle kicks to help them with constipation.

From Washington Post