CHIROPODIST

chiropodist, foot doctor, podiatrist

(noun) a specialist in care for the feet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chiropodist (plural chiropodists)

A practitioner of chiropody

Synonyms

• podiatrist (US)

Source: Wiktionary


Chi*rop"o*dist, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: One who treats diseases of the hands and feet; especially, one who removes corns and bunions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PERESTROIKA

(noun) an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy


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