Coined in 1914 from Greek pous 'foot' + iatreia 'healing,' replacing the etymologically confusing 'chiropody.'
The branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Coined from Greek pous (genitive podos) 'foot' + iatreia 'healing, medical treatment.' The term was created by the American podiatrist M.J. Lewi in 1914 to replace the older word 'chiropody' (from Greek kheir 'hand' + pous 'foot'), which incorrectly suggested the profession involved hands. Key roots