/ˈkaɪərəʊpræktə(r) ||; ˈkaɪrəˌpræktɚ/noun [C] a person whose job involves treating some diseases and physical problems by pressing and moving the bones in a person's back(spine) （以指压和推拿脊骨治病的）按摩师 ☞Compare osteopath. 与 osteopath 比较。