podiatry
noun
po·di·a·try
pə-ˈdī-ə-trē 
pō-
: the medical care and treatment of the human foot
called also chiropody
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Additionally, outpatient surgeries and procedures in ophthalmology, gynecology, endoscopy, orthopedics and podiatry will no longer be available at Mayo Clinic’s hospital and clinic in Albert Lea.
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Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, Barry University is one of only 11 schools in the country that offers podiatry.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Dermatology providers focus on skin and nail conditions, while podiatry providers specialize in foot and toenail health.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 18 May 2025
Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.
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Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
For example, Barry University is one of only 11 schools in the country that offers podiatry.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Dermatology providers focus on skin and nail conditions, while podiatry providers specialize in foot and toenail health.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 18 May 2025
Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for podiatry
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“Podiatry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podiatry. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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podiatry
noun
po·di·a·try
pə-ˈdī-ə-trē
: medical care and treatment of the human foot
called also chiropody
Medical Definition
podiatry
noun
po·di·a·try
pə-ˈdī-ə-trē, pō-
plural podiatries
: the medical care and treatment of the human foot
called also chiropody
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