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

These firms focus mostly on specialty fields built on high-volume procedures and steady insurance payments, like dermatology, dentistry, and gastroenterology.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s been decades since we’ve had a new treatment,” said George Cotsarelis, chair of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Erbium is used in various medical fields, including dentistry, dermatology and ophthalmology.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

"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 • Dec. 10, 2025

Sometimes seen as bring to a head, this phrase has its humble beginnings in dermatology.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner