der·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌdər-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
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.
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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.
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What started in Southern California has become a national brand that specializes in aesthetic dermatology, offering advanced laser hair removal, tattoo removal, Thermage, laser facials.
—Jason Dill
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
What Causes Postpartum Hair Loss Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, says that postpartum hair loss is most commonly caused by telogen effluvium (TE), which is when a large amount of hair follicles reach the shedding phase at once.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 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
Our expertise spanned various disciplines, including obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, primary care, nutrition science and psychology.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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