podiatry
[ puh-dahy-uh-tree, poh- ]
/ pəˈdaɪ ə tri, poʊ- /
noun
the care of the human foot, especially the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.
Also called
chiropody.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH podiatry
pediatrics podiatryWords nearby podiatry
podgorica,
podgorny,
podgy,
podiatric medicine,
podiatrist,
podiatry,
podite,
podium,
podo-,
podocarpus,
podocyte
Example sentences from the Web for podiatry
A Fissure is a crack and in podiatry, has special reference to a condition found in the toeweb.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry |Maximilian SternUsed in podiatry, as an antiseptic, as a disinfectant and as an anesthetic.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry |Maximilian Stern
British Dictionary definitions for podiatry
Derived forms of podiatry
podiatric (ˌpəʊdɪˈætrɪk), adjective podiatrist, nounWord Origin for podiatry
C20: from Greek
pous foot
Medical definitions for podiatry
podiatry
[ pə-dī′ə-trē ]
n.
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and medical, surgical, mechanical, physical, and adjunctive treatment of the diseases, injuries, and defects of the foot.
chiropody podiatric medicine