noun
- Plural of chiropody; the medical treatment and care of feet, including the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders.
Usage: Chiefly British English; in U.S. English, 'podiatry' is more common.; Refers to both the practice and individual instances of foot care treatment.
Examples
- She studied chiropodies at the medical college before opening her own clinic.
- The hospital offers several chiropodies services for patients with diabetic foot complications.
- Modern chiropodies combines traditional foot care with advanced diagnostic technology.
- He specializes in sports-related chiropodies for professional athletes.
- The clinic expanded its chiropodies offerings to include nail care and callus removal.