Definition of Podiatry

1. Noun. The branch of medicine concerned with the feet.

Exact synonyms: Chiropody
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Chiropodist, Podiatrist

Definition of Podiatry

1. Noun. (American English) ,(medicine) chiropody ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Podiatry

1. the study and treatment of the human foot [n -TRIES]

Medical Definition of Podiatry

1. The medical study of the diagnosis and treatment ofdisorders of the foot. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Podiatry

podges
podgier
podgiest
podgily
podginess
podgy
podhead
podheads
podia
podial
podiatric
podiatric medicine
podiatries
podiatrist
podiatrists
podiatry (current term)
podical
podiceps
podicipitiform seabird
podismus
podite
podites
poditic
poditis
podium
podiums
podlet
podlets
podley
podleys

Literary usage of Podiatry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... Special Reference to podiatry (New York 1917). JAMES J. WALSH, MD, Author of 'Makers of Modern Medicine,* of Medicine in New York,' etc. ..."

2. Iowa Journal of History by State Historical Society of Iowa (1921)
"The Thirty-ninth General Assembly defined the practice of podiatry as "the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of ailments of the human foot. ..."

3. General Laws of the State of Kansas by Kansas (1861)
"CHAPTER 362 PRACTICE OF podiatry; EXAMINATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS House Bill No. 312 AN ACT relating to the practice of podiatry in this state; providing for ..."

4. Power Media Bluebook W/ Talk Show Guest Directory by Mitchell Davis (2005)
"Author ofthree books on podiatry. ... News relating to podiatry and podiatrists. Also healthcare and practice management topics. ..."

5. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Most podiatry graduates establish their practices in or near one of the seven ... People planning a career in podiatry should have scientific aptitude, ..."

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