chiropodist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chiropodist
Explanation
A chiropodist is a doctor who specializes in feet. In other words, a chiropodist is a podiatrist. If your heel hurts or you have a broken foot, who should you call? A chiropodist, of course. If you've never heard of a chiropodist, that's because this word, especially in American English, has been nearly eclipsed by its synonym podiatrist. The two words share the Greek root pod- (meaning "foot"). A chiropodist was originally a hand and foot doctor, but in many parts of the world today chiropodist is used instead of podiatrist to designate a foot doctor.
Example Sentences
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The episode is followed by the series premiere of ‘THE TOE BRO,’ about a chiropodist who can handle the most unpleasant of foot problems.
From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2019
Lord & Taylor, going up — eighth floor: robes, lingerie, hosiery; 11th floor: eye, ear, nose and throat clinic, chiropodist, dental care, urinalysis, hospital operating room.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2018
My husband is a chiropodist, and I am anxious to have an opinion of how he should look, so we can take steps to have him look his part.
From Time Magazine Archive
Son of a Portland, Me., chiropodist, Ireland himself was a genuine World War II hero in the Marines, which he joined after finishing Bowdoin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under a big foot—property of a popular chiropodist on lower Broadway; terms twenty-five cents per, five for a dollar—was this:
From H. R. by Lefevre, Edwin
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