chiropody
noun
chi·rop·o·dy kə-ˈrä-pə-dē 
shə-,
also kī-
: podiatry
chiropodist
kə-ˈrä-pə-dist
noun shə-
also kī-
Word History
Etymology
chir- + pod-; from its original concern with both hands and feet
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
chiropody
noun
chi·rop·o·dy kə-ˈräp-əd-ē, shə- also kī-
plural chiropodies
: podiatry
chiropodists
noun
as in podiatrists
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- podiatrists
- doctors
- physicians
- optometrists
- pediatrists
- gynecologists
- medics
- pediatricians
- obstetricians
- dermatologists
- ophthalmologists
- physiatrists
- neurologists
- docs
- orthopedists
- radiologists
- anesthesiologists
- pathologists
- family physicians
- urologists
- clinicians
- family doctors
- sawboneses
- medicos
- internists
- family practitioners
- specialists
- sawbones
- surgeons
- nurses
- plastic surgeons
- ob-gyns
- residents
- hospitalists
- general practitioners
- croakers
- attendings
- internes
- nurse-practitioners
- aidmen
- interns
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonphysicians
- nondoctors