dermatology

[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.

dermatology

/ ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases

dermatology

/ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

dermatology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the skin .

Derived Forms

• ˌdermaˈtologist, noun
• dermatological, adjective

Other Words From

• der·ma·to·log·i·cal [dur-m, uh, -tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], derma·to·logic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dermatology¹

First recorded in 1810–20; dermato- + -logy

Example Sentences

Dispensing is also common in specialties, such as weight-loss medicine and dermatology, where insurance often does not cover common prescriptions if they’re not deemed medically necessary.

From Popular-Science

Its ensuing popularity led to shortages, hurting people who actually needed it—and made it harder to prescribe for legitimate uses, says Adam Friedman, a physician and chair of dermatology at George Washington University.

From MIT Technology Review

Jennifer Beecker, a Canadian physician certified in emergency medicine, family medicine and dermatology, adds that people are, in general, more attuned to the chemicals they put on and in their bodies than they used to be.

From Time

“The sooner you can start a skin routine from soup to nuts, the better,” says Mona Gohara, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University’s School of Medicine.

From Popular-Science

Despite the profound physical and emotional impacts of skin conditions, dermatology has not been seen as a priority within the pharmaceutical industry, Napatalung says.

From Ozy

The concert promoter said Jackson was “distracted, not focused,” after his dermatology appointments.

From The Daily Beast

It explains why dermatology has become hugely popular as a specialty.

From The Daily Beast

This inquiry was also sent to the members of the editorial board of the Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Bourdillot, professor of dermatology in the University of Geneva, made his examination, and shook a tactful head.

From Project Gutenberg

I want some time on the eye and ear work, besides a few clinics on dermatology.

From Project Gutenberg

Juglone has been used in dermatology to cure various skin disorders including both bacterial and fungus diseases.

From Project Gutenberg

Neurology describes the system of the nerves and of the brain; dermatology treats of the skin.

From Project Gutenberg