podiatry

[ puh-dahy-uh-tree, poh- ]

noun

1. the care of the human foot, especially the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.

podiatry

/ ˌpəʊdɪˈætrɪk; pɒˈdaiətrɪ /

noun

1. another word for chiropody

Derived Forms

• podiatric, adjective
• poˈdiatrist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of podiatry¹

First recorded in 1910–15; pod- + -iatry

Word History and Origins

Origin of podiatry¹

C20: from Greek pous foot

Example Sentences

Used in podiatry, as an antiseptic, as a disinfectant and as an anesthetic.

From Project Gutenberg

A Fissure is a crack and in podiatry, has special reference to a condition found in the toeweb.

From Project Gutenberg