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Podiatry: meaning, definitions and examples

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podiatry

 

[ pษ™หˆdaษชษ™tri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Podiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle disorders. This specialized field addresses various conditions, including injuries, infections, deformities, and systemic diseases that manifest in the lower extremities. Podiatrists, the professionals in this field, provide both surgical and non-surgical care for foot-related issues. They often work in collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive treatment for their patients.

Synonyms

chiropody, foot care, foot medicine

Examples of usage

  • She visited the podiatrist for her persistent foot pain.
  • Podiatry is essential for diabetic patients to prevent complications.
  • Many athletes rely on podiatry to maintain their performance and prevent injuries.
  • He specialized in pediatric podiatry, focusing on children's foot health.

Translations

Translations of the word "podiatry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น podologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคกเคฟเคฏเคพเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Podologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ podiatri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะธะฐั‚ั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podiatria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ็—…ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท podiatrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podiatrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท podiatri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฑ๋ณ‘ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจ ุงู„ุฃู‚ุฏุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podiatrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podiatria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถณ็—…ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podiatrija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtalรฆkningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะดะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podiatrรญa

Etymology

The word 'podiatry' has its origins in the Greek term 'pous,' meaning 'foot,' and 'iatry,' which relates to medical treatment or healing. The formal establishment of podiatry as a distinct medical profession occurred in the early 20th century. As the understanding of foot health and its importance in overall well-being grew, podiatry began to gain recognition. Initially, practitioners were often referred to as chiropodists, a term derived from the Greek 'cheir,' meaning 'hand,' and 'pous.' Over time, the specialization evolved, and the title of podiatrist became more widely accepted and utilized, reflecting the profession's focus on foot and ankle health specifically. Today, podiatry includes a variety of treatments, from orthotics to surgery, showcasing advancements in medical knowledge surrounding the lower extremities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,037 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.