chi·ro

[cheer-oh]
noun, plural chi·ros.
the ladyfish, Elops saurus.
Origin:
origin uncertain

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chiro-

a combining form meaning “hand,” used in the formation of compound words: chiromancy.
Also, cheiro-.

Origin:
combining form of Greek cheír hand

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chiro (ˈkaɪrəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n , pl chiros
informal a chiropractor

chiro- or cheiro-
 
—combining form
indicating the hand; of or by means of the hand: chiromancy
 
[via Latin from Greek kheir hand]
 
cheiro- or cheiro-
 
—combining form
 
[via Latin from Greek kheir hand]

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Word Origin & History

chiro-
with L. spelling, from Gk. kheiro-, comb. form of kheir (gen. kheiros) "hand."
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Medical Dictionary

chiro- pref.
Variant of cheiro-.

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You'll want to get that done after you have your chiro adjust it.
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