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pedorthics

/pəˈdɔːr.θɪks/
(UK: paedorthics)
ped · or · thics
Adjective:pedorthic
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pedorthics Lexical Profile

pedorthics Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The allied health care profession and practice concerned with the design, manufacture, modification, and fitting of footwear and orthotic devices to prevent or alleviate foot and lower limb problems.

Example

"After suffering a severe ankle injury, she was referred to a specialist in pedorthics to have custom orthotic shoes designed for her recovery."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Pedorthics is often confused with podiatry; while podiatrists medically diagnose and treat foot conditions, the field of pedorthics is strictly limited to the design, modification, and fitting of footwear to alleviate those conditions.

• Nearby Words

pedophile
pedophilia
pedophilic
pedorthics
pedorthist
pedro
pee

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in the United States, derived from the Latin root 'ped-' (foot), the Greek 'orthos' (straight, correct), and the suffix '-ics' (denoting a body of knowledge or practice).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pedorthics. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pedorthics
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