chiropodist

noun

chi·​rop·​o·​dist kə-ˈrä-pə-dist 

shə- also kī-

plural -s

: one who practices chiropody

called also podiatrist

Word History

Etymology

chir- + -pod + -ist

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Kids Definition

chiropodist

noun

chi·​rop·​o·​dist

kə-ˈräp-əd-əst

: podiatrist