Definition

Relating to the medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.

Example

The podiatric specialist recommended new shoes to help with my foot pain.

Conversation

I just read about a new podiatric clinic opening downtown.

Oh really? What do they specialize in?

They focus on foot health and treating various conditions.

That sounds helpful, especially for people with foot problems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Podiatric → It is formed from "pod" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot) and "iatric" (from Greek "iatros", meaning physician or healer). The word "podiatric" refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pod' meaning foot and 'iatric' relating to healing — so podiatric is all about healing the foot.

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