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podiatry
[ puh-dahy-uh-tree, poh- ]
noun
- the care of the human foot, especially the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.
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Derived Forms
- poˈdiatrist, noun
- podiatric, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of podiatry1
C20: from Greek pous foot
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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.
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