| 单词 | podiatrist |
| 释义 | podiatrist (once / 173814 pages) n A podiatrist is a foot doctor. Got a bunion? A hammer toe? Call the podiatrist. The word podiatrist is composed of two ancient Greek parts: pod, meaning "foot," and iatrist, meaning "healer." Other kinds of doctors have a similar suffix: think psychiatrist — a doctor of the mind. The pod prefix and suffix is used to name a number of things. For example, a camera tripod has three "feet." Pea pods and iPods? Nothing to do with feet! WORD FAMILYpodiatrist: podiatrists+/podiatry: podiatrist USAGE EXAMPLESKatie was referred to a podiatrist who said the problem was down to her narrow gait. The Guardian(Dec 19, 2016) The board also is the regulatory and disciplinary body for medical doctors, podiatrists and physician assistants. Washington Times(Dec 14, 2016) And if your feet are not in pristine health, find a podiatrist. Slate(Nov 17, 2016) n a specialist in care for the feet Syn|Hyper chiropodist, foot doctor medical specialist, specialist practices one branch of medicine |
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