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

Dermocosmetics The dermocosmetics category, which sits at the crossroads of dermatology and traditional cosmetics, kept rising in importance for beauty companies in the third quarter of 2026. — Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

The company cited parasite protection Credelio Quattro and dermatology treatment Zenrelia. — Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

As medications to treat HIV and AIDS improved, Sculptra was no longer needed for those with the condition, but the field of cosmetic dermatology welcomed the filler for other uses. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The Kaiser center will offer surgery, orthopedics, urology, dermatology, oncology and gastrointestinal services. — Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 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