podiatrists

noun

plural of podiatrist
as in physicians
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrists Your Questions, Answered What kind of sandals do podiatrists recommend? — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to see all of our podiatrists’ recommendations. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
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  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. ophthalmologists
  4. pediatricians
  5. obstetricians
  6. pathologists
  7. docs
  8. medics
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  • Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctors
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  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of ophthalmologists
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  • Experts urge parents to listen to pediatricians, who have the best interests of their kids at heart.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.
    — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
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  • The approach to paying obstetricians and midwives is changing.
    — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026
  • But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of obstetricians
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  • There are also vacancies for bilingual support teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, dyslexia specialists, inclusion teachers and bilingual support specialists.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of pathologists
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  • For example, Notion tracks activation and retention lift for teams adopting its AI features, showing customers measurable gains in docs created and time to value against their pre-AI baseline.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The date of separation is listed as May 9, per court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of docs
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  • Responding officers used a tourniquet on the girl’s hand before medics rushed her to Staten Island University Hospital North for care.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Neither of the two blasts Shearer experienced in Iraq produced obvious injuries, and medics prioritized Marines who were more badly hurt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of medics

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