dermatology

[dur-muh-tol-uh-jee]

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noun

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

Origin of dermatology

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

Related formsder·ma·to·log·i·cal

[dur-muh-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /ˌdɜr mə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, der·ma·to·log·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for dermatology

Contemporary Examples

The concert promoter said Jackson was “distracted, not focused,” after his dermatology appointments.
Murray's Sloppy Paper Trail
Diane Dimond
November 7, 2011
It explains why dermatology has become hugely popular as a specialty.
Health Care's Next Crisis
Dr. Abraham Verghese
March 24, 2009

Historical Examples

"You ask for my opinion," replied the professor of dermatology at the University of Geneva.
Septimus
William J. Locke
Juglone has been used in dermatology to cure various skin disorders including both bacterial and fungus diseases.
Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943
Various
Neurology describes the system of the nerves and of the brain; dermatology treats of the skin.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2
Various
This inquiry was also sent to the members of the editorial board of the Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2
Various
Dr. Bourdillot, professor of dermatology in the University of Geneva, made his examination, and shook a tactful head.
Septimus
William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for dermatology

dermatology

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases

Derived Formsdermatological (ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivedermatologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for dermatology

n.

1819, from dermato- + -logy. Related: Dermatological.

dermatology in Medicine

dermatology

(dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē)

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.

Related formsder′ma•to•log′i•cal (-tə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) null adj.

dermatology in Science

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.

dermatology in Culture

dermatology

[(dur-muh-tol-uh-jee)]

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

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Examples from the Web for dermatology

Contemporary Examples

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

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

Historical Examples

"You ask for my opinion," replied the professor of dermatology at the University of Geneva.

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

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

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

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

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Word Origin and History for dermatology

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Origin of dermatology