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

After sending photos of your skin and filling out an easy online form detailing your concerns, skin-care routine, and medical history, you’ll get matched with a licensed dermatology provider who can create a custom treatment plan for you. —Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 21 May 2025

Red Light Therapy: Anti-Inflammatory Inside and Out Originally embraced in dermatology clinics for anti-aging, red light therapy (RLT) has found a new role in eye care. —Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Can Scar Tapes Really Work as Wrinkle Patches? Scar tapes may produce a temporary smoothing effect by physically restricting facial muscle movement, according to Shoshana Marmon, MD, PhD, FAAD, an assistant professor of dermatology at New York Medical College. —Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025

She has been featured in national magazines, publications, and media appearances regarding her pioneering work in dermatology. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 5 May 2025

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