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podiatrist

[puh-dahy-uh-trist, poh-]

noun

  1. a person qualified to diagnose and treat foot disorders.



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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of podiatrist1

First recorded in 1910–15; podiatr(y) + -ist
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Providers are defined as anyone in a long list that includes, in addition to physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, podiatrists, pharmacists, nurses, and midwives—as long as their “scope of practice includes stem cell therapy.â€

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I chauffeured Wally to the grocery store or to the podiatrist for his favorite indulgence: monthly pedicures.

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A: First, we would encourage him to see either a podiatrist or a dermatologist to rule out something serious, such as a bacterial infection.

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For those who can’t — or would rather not — cut their own toenails, a podiatrist can provide both foot and toenail care.

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In that decadent metropolis, she seeks agricultural assistance from Gordy, a con man posing as a podiatrist she misconstrues as a “corn doctor.â€

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When To Use

What does podiatrist mean?

A podiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the feet.Podiatrists undergo specialized training to diagnose and treat issues with the foot, as well as connecting areas such as the ankle. They are sometimes called podiatric physicians or, when qualified to perform surgery for such problems, foot and ankle surgeons.Example: I have an appointment with the podiatrist because my ankle doesn’t seem to be healing properly.

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