chiropody

American

[ki-rop-uh-dee, kahy-, shuh-] / kɪˈrɒp ə di, kaɪ-, ʃə- /

noun

podiatry.

chiropody British

/ ˌkaɪrəʊˈpəʊdɪəl, kɪˈrɒpədɪ /

noun

the treatment of the feet, esp the treatment of corns, verrucas, etc

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Other Word Forms

chiropodial adjective
chiropodist noun

Etymology

Origin of chiropody

1885–90; chiro- + -pody; -pod, -y ³

Example Sentences

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Funeral homes, dentists, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths had also been permitted to remain open, as well as services relating to mental health.

From BBC

Funeral homes, dentists, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths can remain open, as will services relating to mental health.

From BBC

Zacharie’s grandiose dream of establishing a chiropody corps within the Union Army never came to pass.

From New York Times

The cost is £980 a week for residents, who will also offered services such as chiropody.

From BBC

So is theology a field, or physic, or Greek roots, or chiropody—for him, who believes in them.

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