PODIATRISTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 Amazon just slashed prices on New Balance shoes, including the Fresh Foam Roav V1, a sneaker loved and recommended by podiatrists, nurses, runners, and travelers alike. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Among the groups that supported Becerra’s federal campaigns included organizations representing physical therapists, anesthesiologists, podiatrists, assisted living and long term care facilities, and dietitians. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 These low-profile, versatile sneakers come from a brand beloved by both Oprah and podiatrists for their supportive construction and chic designs. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 While many podiatrists frequently advise avoiding flip-flops because of their lack of support, this Clarks style is different. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The health non-profit supports research to develop new treatments for the benefit of physicians and other healthcare professionals and their patients.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
First-Time Patients Are Getting Younger The census asked physicians for the average age of their patients at their first surgery.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said doctors were not currently speaking of chemotherapy or other therapies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Joshi and other doctors are calling for additional training to help surgeons understand how AI alters facial images, its anatomical limitations and its potential psychological effects on patients.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctors

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How Heated Eye Masks Work Warm compresses have long been used by ophthalmologists to loosen clogged oil glands in the eyelids.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of ophthalmologists

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Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly emphasizing content, context and emotional experiences when assessing the potential effects of screen time, and that reframing is beginning to reshape the advice families get.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Vaccines have been so successful that many of today’s parents and many young pediatricians have never seen what these diseases can do.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pediatricians

Noun

This would fund training, equipment, and teleconsultation so rural facilities without obstetricians can handle delivery emergencies.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Traditionally, obstetricians were required to be on call when their patients went into labor.

— Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstetricians

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The necropsy was preformed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance performed the necropsy, Fish and Wildlife said in a joint statement with the wildlife alliance and the raptor center.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pathologists

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Someone has to connect product changes to the content that describes them, so the docs update when the product does.

— Han Wang, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
The second Crave documentary in our Dozen, this four-parter has been selected to satisfy the hunger for sports access docs.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of docs

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The bicyclist, a man believed to be in his 40s, was rushed by medics to Richmond University Medical Center but could not be saved.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
Citizen App Officers provided first aid until medics arrived and he was taken to a local hospital.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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