dermatology
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noun \ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē\Definition of DERMATOLOGY
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
— der·ma·to·log·ic \-mə-tə-ˈlä-jik\ or der·ma·to·log·i·cal \-ji-kəl\ adjective
— der·ma·tol·o·gist \-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist\ noun
See Examples of DERMATOLOGY
- One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
First Known Use of DERMATOLOGY
1819
Rhymes with DERMATOLOGY
der·ma·tol·o·gy
noun \ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; der·ma·tol·o·gies
Medical Definition of DERMATOLOGY
: a branch of science dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
—der·ma·tol·o·gist \-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst\ (audio pronunciation) noun
dermatology
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Medical specialty dealing with diseases of the skin. Its scientific basis was established in the mid-19th century by Ferdinand von Hebra (1816–1880), whose approach was based on microscopic examination of skin lesions. Starting in the 1930s, an emphasis on biochemistry and physiology led to more sophisticated and effective treatments. Dermatology deals with fungal diseases, skin cancers, psoriasis, and life-threatening skin diseases such as pemphigus, scleroderma, and lupus erythematosus.
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