Meaning & use
chiropodist
A specialist trained to diagnose and treat conditions of the feet.
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She visited a chiropodist to treat the painful ingrown toenail.
The chiropodist recommended better-fitting shoes to prevent further foot problems.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'podiatrist' for the same profession.
Words with a similar meaning
podiatrist
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