dermatology

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noun (1)

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

dermatologist

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noun (2)

der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌdərməˈtäləjə̇st 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The team also includes a physician assistant with experience across ICU neurosurgery, dermatology and aesthetics, an office manager and receptionist. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Symptoms of psoriasis can be to blame for some poor sleep, says Tina Bhutani, MD, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, and member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board. — Alice Oglethorpe, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

It was developed by dermatology and hair loss experts with powerful prescription ingredients. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

For example, the group’s Parkway MediCentre, which is located in Singapore’s Woodleigh district, offers chronic disease management services and consultations with dermatology and obstetrics and gynaecology specialists. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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