dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
| \ ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē
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Definition of dermatology
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
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Other Words from dermatology
dermatologic
\ ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-jik
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or dermatological \ ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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adjective
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or dermatological \ ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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adjective
dermatologist
\ ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist
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noun
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noun
Examples of dermatology in a Sentence
One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
Recent Examples on the Web
Within the study’s first year, a Danish dermatology resident alerted us that a similar slowly expanding skin lesion, called erythema migrans, had been known in Europe for years. — Allen Steere, BostonGlobe.com, "Lyme disease: How we discovered it and where we go from here," 22 Aug. 2019 Karaglanova was a resident in dermatology, according to her Instagram account, which shows glamorous photos of her traveling to exotic destinations. — Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, "Man admits to fatally stabbing 24-year-old Russian Instagram influencer," 1 Aug. 2019 The wait time study covered four specialties, primary care, dermatology, cardiology and orthopedics. — Seth Borenstein, The Denver Post, "Trump administration fact check: Environment, VA, Russia and jobs," 13 July 2019 In world of plastic surgery and dermatology, there are a range of treatments available to help achieve smooth, tight skin on your forehead. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Everything You Need to Know About Treating Forehead Wrinkles," 11 June 2019 Right now, the facility operates clinics for behavioral health, cardiology, chemotherapy, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonary and more. — Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al.com, "Cooper Green: What patients should know about healthcare partnership with UAB," 4 July 2019 There are more than 2,300 Florida doctors in specialties including family care, oncology, gynecology and dermatology who are on the list, broken down by county. — Marcia Heroux Pounds, sun-sentinel.com, "Could you qualify for a Florida medical marijuana card? What you should know.," 20 June 2019 The materials used in a hat—the dyes or textiles, for example—could also play into hair loss, says Dr. Adam Friedman, a professor of dermatology at George Washington University. — Markham Heid, Time, "Can Wearing a Hat Contribute to Baldness?," 17 June 2019 Shari Marchbein, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at NYU School of Medicine in New York City, always keeps sunscreen in her purse — but not just there. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun Like a Dermatologist This Summer," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dermatology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dermatology
dermatology
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dermatology
medical
: the scientific study of the skin and its diseases
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dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
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plural dermatologies
Medical Definition of dermatology
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
Other Words from dermatology
dermatologist
\ -mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst
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noun
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noun
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