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
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One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
The packaging was fun, glossy, and on-trend, and the message behind the brand was solid, backed by clinical research in partnership with Howard University, home to the number one HBCU dermatology school.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Although the referral was sent in late August, the earliest available dermatology appointment wasn’t until April of the following year.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 June 2025
According to a new case study in JAMA Dermatology, the woman presented to a dermatology clinic in Spain after three months of oral unpleasantness.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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dermatology
noun
der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
: 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
plural dermatologies
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its structure, functions, and diseases
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