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

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

This biology is well-characterized in the field of dermatology. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The same is true of the older generation of dermatologists and some new dermatology residents. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

The same is true of the older generation of dermatologists and some new dermatology residents. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 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