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dermatologist
[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jist ]
/ ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /
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noun
a specialist in dermatology, especially a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the skin.
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Origin of dermatologist
First recorded in 1860–65; dermatolog(y) + -ist
Words nearby dermatologist
dermatoglyphics, dermatographia, dermatographism, dermatoheteroplasty, dermatoid, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatolysis, dermatome, dermatomegaly, dermatomere
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Medical definitions for dermatologist
dermatologist
[ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jĭst ]
n.
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
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