dermatology

noun

der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologic adjective
or dermatological
dermatologist noun

Examples of dermatology in a Sentence

One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Moderate to severe eczema can cover extensive parts of the skin, says Dr. Katherine Gordon, an associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 From Skin Deep to System-Wide As a fully licensed telehealth practice, Parallel Health is currently focused on anti-aging and general dermatology, with solutions for conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea and melasma. WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Exosomes’ Expanding Role in Medicine While exosomes are making waves in dermatology, their potential extends far beyond aesthetics. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025 Our goal ultimately is to expand this into different specialties, so OB/GYN, internal medicine, dermatology. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dermatology 

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dermatology was in 1819

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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

dermatology

noun
der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologist noun

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