noun
- the medical treatment and care of feet, including the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders and diseases
Usage: Also called podiatry in U.S. English; chiropody is more common in British English
Examples
- She visited a chiropody clinic to treat her painful bunions.
- Chiropody services include nail care, corn removal, and treatment of athlete's foot.
- My grandmother sees a chiropodist regularly for chiropody treatments.
- The hospital's chiropody department offers specialized care for diabetic foot complications.
- He decided to pursue a career in chiropody after studying anatomy and physiology.