podiatry
Translation
podiatry, chiropody
Examples
He is studying podiatry at the university.
He is studying podiatry at the university.
Podiatry deals with problems of the feet.
Podiatry deals with problems of the feet.
Grammar Patterns
((study podiatry)) to study podiatry He is studying podiatry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chiropody, foot care
Etymology
From Greek 'pod-' (foot) + '-iatry' (medical treatment).
Memory Tips
The 'pod' part means foot, like in 'tripod' (three feet). '-iatry' means medical treatment, as in 'psychiatry'.