Greek and Latin Roots

-ped, pod(foot, child)

1.

impediment (im-pe-d-mnt) (n.) something that

hinders or obstructs

2.

pedagogue (pe-d-gg) (n.) teacher

3.

pedestrian (p-des-tr-n) (adj.) ordinary; (n.)

person who walks

4.

pediatrics (p-d-a-triks) (n.) a branch of medicine

dealing with the development, care, and diseases of
children

5.

pedicure (pe-di-kyuu r ) (n.) care of feet toes and nails

6.

pedometer (pi-d-m-tr) (n.) an instrument that

measures the distance one walks

7.

podiatry (p-d--tr) (n.) the medical care and

treatment of the human foot

8.

tripod (tr-pd) (n.) something that rests on three legs