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
Examples of dermatology in a Sentence
One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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