pedorthics
noun
ped·or·thics
pə-ˈdȯr-thiks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the art and practice of designing, making, and fitting therapeutic shoes for relieving painful or disabling conditions of the feet
Word History
Etymology
Latin ped-, pes + English orth- + -ics
First Known Use
1974, in the meaning defined above
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“Pedorthics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedorthics. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
pedorthics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
ped·or·thics
pə-ˈdȯr-thiks
: the art and practice of designing, making, and fitting therapeutic shoes for relieving painful or disabling conditions of the feet
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