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pod/o
pod/o means foot (from the Greek pous or podos, meaning foot).
What does pod/o mean?
The root pod/o means foot. It comes from the Greek word podos. It appears in words about the feet and their care. For example, a podiatrist is a specialist in conditions of the feet. It relates to the Latin root ped/o, which also means foot. Take care, because ped/o can also mean child in some terms, so context matters.
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Frequently asked questions
What does pod/o mean?
The root pod/o means foot and comes from Greek.
What is podiatry?
It is the care and treatment of the feet, combining pod/o with -iatry (treatment).
What is the difference between pod/o and ped/o?
Both can mean foot. Pod/o is from Greek, while the Latin ped/o means foot but can also mean child in some terms, so context matters.
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