chiropody

1 of 2

noun (1)

chi·​rop·​o·​dy kə-ˈrä-pə-dē 

shə-

also kī-

: podiatry

chiropodist

kə-ˈrä-pə-dist 

shə-

also kī-

noun

chiropodist

2 of 2

noun (2)

chi·​rop·​o·​dist kə-ˈrä-pə-dist 

shə- also kī-

plural -s

: one who practices chiropody

called also podiatrist

Examples of chiropody in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Multiple pet discount: 10% Standout benefit: The Complete Coverage plan covers alternative therapies like acupuncture and chiropody as well as treatments for behavioral issues. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

chir- + pod-; from its original concern with both hands and feet

Noun (2)

chir- + -pod + -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chiropody

• bodhi
• jody
• forebody
• hymnody
• parodi

Kids Definition

chiropody

noun

chi·​rop·​o·​dy kə-ˈräp-əd-ē 

: podiatry

Etymology

Noun

from Latin chir-, chiro- "hand" and Greek pod- "foot"; from the fact that this medical practice originally dealt with hands and feet

Medical Definition

chiropody

noun

chi·​rop·​o·​dy kə-ˈräp-əd-ē, shə- also kī- 

plural chiropodies

: podiatry

chiropodial

ˌkī-rə-ˈpōd-ē-əl 

adjective

chiropodist

kə-ˈräp-əd-əst, shə- also kī- 

noun