Definition

A medical professional who treats problems related to the feet and lower legs.

Example

After hurting my foot, I made an appointment with a podiatrist.

Conversation

I think I need to see a podiatrist about my foot pain.

That sounds like a good idea. They can really help with those issues.

Yeah, I’ve heard they specialize in foot problems and can offer great advice.

Absolutely! It's better to get it checked out sooner rather than later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Podiatrist → It is formed from "pod-" (from Greek "pous", meaning foot) and "iatrist" (from Greek "iatros", meaning healer or physician). A podiatrist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of the feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'foot' ('pod-') and 'healer' ('iatrist') to remember that a podiatrist is a healer of the feet.

Visually Confused Words