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

Examples of dermatology in a Sentence

One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mon Lumière was built as a smart, cost-efficient alternative that complements professional dermatology treatments and supports consistency between appointments. —William Jones january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

Why Your Skin Changes So Much After Birth Anne Marano, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine, explains that estrogen hormone levels are extremely high during pregnancy, which play a key role in skin health. —Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026

The 42,000-square-foot facility offers primary care (family and internal medicine), pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, lab, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology and mammography. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026

As a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), Sid also completed a dermatology fellowship. —Rocklin Dermatology, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dermatology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• egyptology

Kids Definition

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

dermatologist

-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst 

noun