dermatology
[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dermatology
der·ma·to·log·i·cal [dur-muh-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌdɜr mə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, der·ma·to·log·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use dermatology in a sentence
Mona Gohara, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University’s School of Medicine, recommends replacing your trusty soap with a gentle cleanser that will deposit moisture into your skin and get rid of germs, all in one go.
Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands|Sandra Gutierrez G.|December 20, 2020|Popular-ScienceHer skin does not appear to be ravaged by any sort of dermatological disease.
British Dictionary definitions for dermatology
dermatology
/ (ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases
Derived forms of dermatology
dermatological (ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivedermatologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for dermatology
dermatology
[ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
Other words from dermatology
der′ma•to•log′i•cal (-tə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for dermatology
dermatology
[ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.
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Cultural definitions for dermatology
dermatology
[ (dur-muh-tol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the skin.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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