dermatology

American  

[dur-muh-tol-uh-jee] / ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

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dermatology British  

/ ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ, ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

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

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dermatology Scientific  

/ 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.

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dermatology Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

• dermatologic adjective
• dermatological adjective
• dermatologist noun

Etymology

Origin of dermatology

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

Example Sentences

She worries having less voluminous hair could limit her job prospects at medical clinics specializing in cosmetic care or dermatology.

From The Wall Street Journal

One reason he went on to specialize in treating it was that so few other practitioners were doing so, said Dr. Animesh Sinha, a dermatology professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gerami, who also directs the melanoma program in dermatology at Northwestern, has treated people with melanoma for two decades.

From Science Daily

Aesthetic and dermatology doctor Ross Perry thinks dupes are fine to use for "basic skincare" like moisturisers and cleansers.

From BBC

"This flips our understanding of cancer cell death on its head," said senior author Matthew J. Hangauer, Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center member.

From Science Daily