dermatology
the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
Origin of dermatology
1Other words from dermatology
- der·ma·to·log·i·cal [dur-muh-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌdɜr mə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, der·ma·to·log·ic, adjective
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How to use dermatology in a sentence
Dispensing is also common in specialties, such as weight-loss medicine and dermatology, where insurance often does not cover common prescriptions if they’re not deemed medically necessary.
What happens when your doctor and pharmacist are the same person | Michael Schulson/Undark | October 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIts ensuing popularity led to shortages, hurting people who actually needed it—and made it harder to prescribe for legitimate uses, says Adam Friedman, a physician and chair of dermatology at George Washington University.
What happens when your prescription drug becomes the center of covid misinformation | Abby Ohlheiser | September 8, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewJennifer Beecker, a Canadian physician certified in emergency medicine, family medicine and dermatology, adds that people are, in general, more attuned to the chemicals they put on and in their bodies than they used to be.
Almost Every Doctor Recommends Sunscreen. So Why Don't We Know More About Its Safety? | Jamie Ducharme | August 2, 2021 | Time“The sooner you can start a skin routine from soup to nuts, the better,” says Mona Gohara, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University’s School of Medicine.
7 things you can do to actually prevent wrinkles | Sandra Gutierrez | July 13, 2021 | Popular-ScienceDespite the profound physical and emotional impacts of skin conditions, dermatology has not been seen as a priority within the pharmaceutical industry, Napatalung says.
The concert promoter said Jackson was “distracted, not focused,” after his dermatology appointments.
It explains why dermatology has become hugely popular as a specialty.
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.
Septimus | William J. LockeI want some time on the eye and ear work, besides a few clinics on dermatology.
Notable Women Of Modern China | Margaret E. BurtonJuglone 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.
British Dictionary definitions for dermatology
/ (ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases
Derived forms of dermatology
- dermatological (ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- dermatologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for 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.
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Cultural definitions for dermatology
[ (dur-muh-tol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the skin.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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