dermatology

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noun (1)

der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologic
ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
adjective
or dermatological
ˌdər-mə-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
dermatologist
ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
noun

dermatologist

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noun (2)

der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌdərməˈtäləjə̇st How to pronounce dermatologist (audio)
plural -s
: a specialist in dermatology
usually : a physician practicing in the field of dermatology

Examples of dermatology in a Sentence

Noun (1) One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Noun
This biology is well-characterized in the field of dermatology. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 That playbook has generally not worked in dental, in dermatology, or in any of the adjacent verticals that were supposed to deliver multiples through volume alone. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Kardashian debuted the look, which appeared to be a wig, while leaving a dermatology office in Beverly Hills on June 19. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Adam Friedman is the chair of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. — Misty Eleryan, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dermatology

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1819, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dermatology was in 1819

Rhymes for dermatology

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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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dermatology

noun
der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, and diseases of the skin

Medical Definition

dermatology

noun
der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
dermatologist
-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce dermatology (audio)
noun

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