podiatrist


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po·di·a·try

 (pə-dī′ə-trē)
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Also called chiropody.

[Greek pous, pod-, foot; see ped- in Indo-European roots + -iatry.]

po′di·at′ric (pō′dē-ăt′rĭk) adj.
po·di′a·trist n.
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po•di•a•trist

(pəˈdaɪ ə trɪst, poʊ-)

n.
a person qualified to diagnose and treat foot disorders. Also called chiropodist.
[1910–15]
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podiatrist

Specialist in conditions and diseases related to the foot.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.podiatrist - a specialist in care for the feetpodiatrist - a specialist in care for the feet  
medical specialist, specialist - practices one branch of medicine
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足治療医
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fotvårdsspecialist
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podiatrist

[pɒˈdiːətrɪst] N (US) → pedicuro/a m/f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

podiatrist

[pəˈdaɪətrɪst] n (US)pédicure m/f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

podiatrist

n (esp US) → Fußspezialist(in) m(f)
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podiatrist

[pɒˈdiːətrɪst] n (Am) → callista m/f, pedicure m/f
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

podiatrist

podólogo
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

po·di·a·trist

n. podiatra, especialista en podiatría.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

podiatrist

n podólogo -ga mf
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Here, leading podiatrist Tony Gavin, founder of podiatry membership organisation, Osgo (osgo.co.uk), talks us through some of the common foot issues he regularly treats...
The members of Kirkmahoe SWI put their best feet forward at their latest meeting when they were addressed by podiatrist Anne Melville.
If overpowering foot odour is becoming a problem, a podiatrist can advise on the best course of action to reduce the bacterial load and reduce sweating.
Here, leading podiatrist Tony Gavin, founder of Osgo (osgo.co.uk), talks us through some of the common foot issues he regularly treats.
A podiatrist has taken to Facebook with her recommendation about the footwear parents should put on their children instead of traditional flip flops.
Thomas Novella, a podiatrist in New York City, says he has sent dancers to the hospital to be treated for blood infections from infected corns masked by lidocaine.
The expert podiatrist panel will continue to offer the best surgical cure consistently, in accordance to their aim to keep patients walking.
As we prepare to make the return, a podiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine in the United States has suggested adding a comfortable pair of shoes onto your new season shopping list, especially for those who work on their feet all day.
Powerstep, based in West Chester, Ohio, was founded in 1991 by a Podiatrist and avid runner.
See a podiatrist (foot specialist) if it's painful.