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
chiropodist
noun
as in podiatrist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- podiatrist
- doctor
- physician
- optometrist
- gynecologist
- ophthalmologist
- dermatologist
- doc
- medico
- neurologist
- obstetrician
- medic
- pediatrist
- physiatrist
- pathologist
- urologist
- pediatrician
- orthopedist
- radiologist
- internist
- sawbones
- anesthesiologist
- family physician
- family doctor
- specialist
- clinician
- surgeon
- family practitioner
- attending
- ob-gyn
- nurse
- resident
- plastic surgeon
- croaker
- hospitalist
- general practitioner
- nurse-practitioner
- interne
- intern
- aidman
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonphysician
- nondoctor