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podiatry Definition

po·dia·try (pō dīə trē, pə-)

noun

the profession dealing with the specialized care of the feet and, esp., with the treatment and prevention of foot disorders

Etymology: < Gr pous (gen. podos), foot + -iatry

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podiatry Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • offer: Courses of study in podiatry offered in the UK that lead to eligibility for state registration are either at degree or honors degree level.
  • include: Cryosurgery techniques are used throughout the world by many different health care disciplines including podiatry.
  • study: Carol Black is studying podiatry at Queen Margaret College in Edinburgh.

Adjective modifier

  • homeopathic: Research-based medicine: Marigold therapy is an integral part of homeopathic podiatry.

Modifies a noun

  • clinic: How to access the service: Self referral - self referral forms are available from your nearest podiatry clinic.
  • department: The podiatry department treats around 6,000 patients each year.
  • treatment: The Suite is adjacent to the specialist consultation part of the DTC and close to podiatry treatment.
  • program: November 2004 Delay in City Council approval of new building Podiatry program placed at risk.
  • student: In the teaching clinic, patients are treated by podiatry students under the supervision of staff.
  • service: Choose from the list below to find out further information regarding a specific Podiatry service.

Noun used with modifier

  • NHS: Top What you can do Tell us your stories - We'd like to hear your experiences of NHS podiatry.
  • specialist: Specialist podiatry clinics for diabetics, biomechanics, minor surgical procedures, ulcer clinics.
  • pre-registration: This profile is consistent with equivalent UK pre-registration podiatry programs.

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