chiropodist
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++chi·rop·o·dist /kəˈrɒpədɪst, ʃə- $ -ˈrɑː-/ noun [countable] British English MNsomeone who is trained to examine and treat foot injuries and diseases 足病诊疗师，足病医生 SYN podiatrist —chiropody noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
chiropodist• Trim toenails if this is easy, but always leave some one who is diabetic to be cared for by a chiropodist.• Corns are better dealt with by a chiropodist.• For setting the pace ... foot-friendly trainers with room for growing feet are recommended by chiropodists.• In the case of referral to a dietitian or chiropodist the database dispatches brief details to the relevant department.• A foot massage by a trained chiropodist is sure to put the spring back into your step and treatments start at £15.Origin chiropodist (1700-1800) Latin chiro- ( → CHIROPRACTOR) + Greek pod- “foot” + - IST (originally both hands and feet were treated)chi·rop·o·dist nounChineseSyllable
injuries to trained and Corpus who foot is someone treat examine and
chiropodist
chi‧rop‧o‧dist /kəˈrɒpədɪst, kɪˈrɒpədɪst, ʃə- $ -ˈrɑː-/
noun [countable] British English
SYN podiatrist
—chiropody noun [uncountable]
chi‧rop‧o‧dist /kəˈrɒpədɪst, kɪˈrɒpədɪst, ʃə- $ -ˈrɑː-/
noun [countable] British English Date: 1700-1800
Language: Latin
Origin: chiro- ( ⇨ chiropractor) + Greek pod- 'foot' + - IST (originally both hands and feet were treated)
someone who is trained to examine and treat foot injuries and diseases Language: Latin
Origin: chiro- ( ⇨ chiropractor) + Greek pod- 'foot' + - IST (originally both hands and feet were treated)
SYN podiatrist
—chiropody noun [uncountable]