dermatology

[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

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

dermatology

/ ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

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

dermatology

/ 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.

dermatology

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

Derived Forms

• dermatological, adjective
• ˌdermaˈtologist, noun

Other Words From

• der·ma·to·log·i·cal [dur-m, uh, -tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], derma·to·logic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dermatology¹

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

Example Sentences

Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

From Science Daily

As well as eye treatment, the longest waits for dermatology have also been on an upward trend, with more than 8,100 patient pathways with two-year waits in July.

From BBC

"It holds promise for introducing a novel treatment to patients in underserved communities disproportionately affected by prurigo nodularis, a condition historically overlooked by dermatology."

From Science Daily

It has cooled since, but it remains more popular than it was before the pandemic, particularly in specialties like dermatology or mental health care.

From Seattle Times

“We’re not even sure what it really is,” but it’s not Botox, said Dr. Adam Friedman, chair of dermatology at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

From Los Angeles Times