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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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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