Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Podiatrist

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Clinician who treats conditions of the foot
Combining form and definition: pod/o, “foot”
Suffix and definition: - iatry, “treatment, specialty”; ist, “one who specializes”

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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