noun
- Plural of podiatry; the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders.
Usage: Typically used in professional or institutional contexts (e.g., 'multiple podiatries in the hospital network').
Examples
- The clinic operates three separate podiatries across the city.
- Several podiatries in the region specialize in sports medicine.
- Insurance covers treatment at most accredited podiatries.
- The hospital expanded its podiatries department last year.
- Patients can choose from five different podiatries in the network.