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chiropody

Pronunciation: /kɪˈrɒpədi/
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Definition of chiropody

noun

[mass noun] chiefly British
  • the treatment of the feet and their ailments.

Derivatives

chiropodist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from chiro- 'hand' + Greek pous, pod- 'foot'

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