From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishchiropodistchi‧rop‧o‧dist /kəˈrɒpədɪst, ʃə- $ -ˈrɑː-/ noun [countable] British English MNsomeone who is trained to examine and treat foot injuries and diseases SYN podiatrist —chiropody noun [uncountable]
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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) 