dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologic
ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-jik
adjective or dermatological
ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
dermatologist
ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist
noun 
Example Sentences
One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
Recent Examples on the Web Because of the visible-to-everyone nature of eczema, living with it can be very stigmatizing, Matthew Lewis, MD, MPH, clinical associate professor of dermatology at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, tells SELF. 
Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Aug. 2022 Yu is the director of dermatology with Mission Heritage Medical Group. Teddy Grant, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Arrowroot powder and charcoal are also formulated in some natural deodorants to help absorb moisture, Hadley King, MD, clinical instructor of dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, tells SELF. Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022 This scenario is familiar to Crystal Aguh, MD, an associate professor of dermatology and director of the Ethnic Skin Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Baze Mpinja, Allure, 1 June 2022 Waxing and shaving during a hidradenitis suppurativa flare can make things worse, according to Angela J. Lamb5, M.D., associate professor of dermatology and director of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 26 Oct. 2021 This isn’t over-plucking every so often, says Dr. Amy Wechsler, a psychodermatologist who is double-board-certified in dermatology and psychiatry. Jessica Defin, Vogue, 20 July 2021 Anytime, Netflix Fans of podiatry and/or dermatology, rejoice. Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2022 Since leaving office, Bentley has resumed practicing dermatology. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 23 Apr. 2022 See More
Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Aug. 2022 Yu is the director of dermatology with Mission Heritage Medical Group. Teddy Grant, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Arrowroot powder and charcoal are also formulated in some natural deodorants to help absorb moisture, Hadley King, MD, clinical instructor of dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, tells SELF. Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022 This scenario is familiar to Crystal Aguh, MD, an associate professor of dermatology and director of the Ethnic Skin Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Baze Mpinja, Allure, 1 June 2022 Waxing and shaving during a hidradenitis suppurativa flare can make things worse, according to Angela J. Lamb5, M.D., associate professor of dermatology and director of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 26 Oct. 2021 This isn’t over-plucking every so often, says Dr. Amy Wechsler, a psychodermatologist who is double-board-certified in dermatology and psychiatry. Jessica Defin, Vogue, 20 July 2021 Anytime, Netflix Fans of podiatry and/or dermatology, rejoice. Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2022 Since leaving office, Bentley has resumed practicing dermatology. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 23 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologist
noun
as in doctor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- doctor
- gynecologist
- podiatrist
- ophthalmologist
- physician
- pediatrician
- neurologist
- urologist
- internist
- pathologist
- optometrist
- radiologist
- orthopedist
- obstetrician
- physiatrist
- doc
- anesthesiologist
- pediatrist
- ob-gyn
- surgeon
- specialist
- clinician
- medic
- medico
- family physician
- family doctor
- attending
- sawbones
- hospitalist
- family practitioner
- resident
- nurse
- plastic surgeon
- general practitioner
- croaker
- nurse-practitioner
- interne
- paramedical
- paramedic
- intern
- aidman
- EMT
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonphysician
- nondoctor