Meaning & use

chiropodist

noun·Advanced

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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