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Chiropody: meaning, definitions and examples

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chiropody

 

[ kaษชหˆrษ’pษ™di ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Chiropody is a branch of medicine that focuses specifically on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and lower limb disorders. This field encompasses issues such as bunions, ingrown toenails, and foot ulcerations. Chiropodists often provide essential care to patients, helping to alleviate pain and enhance mobility. They may also advise on foot care management and prescribe orthotics to improve foot function.

Synonyms

foot care, foot medicine, podiatry

Examples of usage

  • She visited the chiropodist for her persistent foot pain.
  • Chiropody is important for diabetic patients to prevent complications.
  • He studied chiropody to help others with foot ailments.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiropody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quiropodia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เฅ€ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคญเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Podologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perawatan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั–ั€ะพะฟะพะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chiropodia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ็—…ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chiropodie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quiropodia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท chiropodi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ ์น˜๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจ ุงู„ุฃู‚ุฏุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chiropodie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chiropodia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถณ็—…ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hiropodija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะธั€ะพะฟะพะดะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiropodiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quiropodia

Etymology

The term 'chiropody' has its roots in the Greek word 'cheir', which means 'hand', and 'pous', which translates to 'foot'. This reflects the ancient practice of foot treatment and care using hands-on techniques. Historically, chiropody dates back to ancient civilizations where foot problems were addressed through herbal remedies and surgical methods. In the early 20th century, the profession began to formalize, leading to the establishment of training and regulatory bodies. The term gradually evolved, and 'podiatry' became more commonly used in many regions, especially in North America, while 'chiropody' is still prevalent in the UK and other countries. The development of chiropody as a specialized field highlights the importance of foot health in overall well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,701, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.