noun
podiatrist
puh-DEYE-uht-rihst
Podiatrist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating problems of the feet and lower legs. Example: “The podiatrist recommended custom insoles for her flat feet.”
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A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating problems of the feet and lower legs.
"The podiatrist recommended custom insoles for her flat feet."
How to use podiatrist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA foot doctor — someone trained to treat foot and ankle conditions.
Easily confused with
podiatry
chiropodist →
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Etymology
From podiatry + -ist, ultimately from Greek pod- ("foot").
Synonyms
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chiropodist
foot doctor
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What does “podiatrist” mean?
The word “podiatrist” means a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating problems of the feet and lower legs. In plain terms, a foot doctor — someone trained to treat foot and ankle conditions.
How do you pronounce “podiatrist”?
“Podiatrist” is pronounced puh-DEYE-uht-rihst (/pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “podiatrist” in a sentence?
Here is “podiatrist” used in a sentence: “The podiatrist recommended custom insoles for her flat feet.”
What part of speech is “podiatrist”?
“Podiatrist” is a noun.
Where does the word “podiatrist” come from?
The word “podiatrist” comes from Greek. From podiatry + -ist, ultimately from Greek pod- ("foot").
