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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024-iatry, suffix. - -iatry comes from Greek, and is attached to some roots to form nouns with the meaning "healing;
the medical practice of'':pod- (= foot) + -iatry → podiatry (= the healing of the foot);psych- (= the mind) + -iatry → psychiatry (= the medical practice dealing with the mind).
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024-iatry, - a combining form occurring in compound words that have the general sense "healing, medical practice,'' with the initial element usually denoting the area treated:podiatry; psychiatry.
- Greek iātreía healing. See iatro-, -y3
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: -iatry n combining form - indicating healing or medical treatment: psychiatry
Compare -iatrics Etymology: from New Latin -iatria, from Greek iatreia the healing art, from iatros healer, physician-iatric adj combining form |