dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
Examples of dermatology in a Sentence
One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Dry air may not seem like the most pressing beauty issue, but according to Suzanne Friedler, MD, clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, changes in humidity can lead to issues like dry, brittle hair and leathery skin.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
Her clinical interests are general dermatology and telehealth.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.
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Soy Soy extract, which is derived from the soybean plant, has also been shown to improve hyperpigmentation, Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
Her clinical interests are general dermatology and telehealth.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.
—Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Soy Soy extract, which is derived from the soybean plant, has also been shown to improve hyperpigmentation, Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, and diseases of the skin
Medical Definition
dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
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