DERMATOLOGIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dermatologist

noun

Definition of dermatologist

as in doctor

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Recent Examples of dermatologist The wearable in your cart is not the same technology a vet or dermatologist runs in a clinic. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 The new body washes, body lotions, and fragrances are also formulated without sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, and the collection is dermatologist-approved. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 Thyroid disorders can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, leading to a typically temporary but excessive form of hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, said Paradi Mirmirani, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 Wu says two to three times a week, instead of nightly, works for many, but check with your dermatologist for their recommendation for your skin. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2026 The pregnant mom of three says that her doctors have no concerns, and jokes that her dermatologist is happy. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Imagine walking into a dermatologist’s office or med spa with acne, pigmentation, or signs of aging. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Both Japan and Ethiopia have approximately 130 million denizens, but their dermatologist count is more than 7,000 and around 200, respectively. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Most kids only need simple skincare, and a dermatologist can help families choose safe products. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

But this year, new vaccine options are available, and doctors are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging doctors to offer medications for opioid use disorder to adolescent and young adult patients who needed them.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

As an adult, the former obstetrician and gynecologist routinely walked to patients’ homes to check on them.

— Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
But the difference between a light edit and a total rewrite is vast and expensive—one gynecologist treating the wives of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs reportedly charges up to $30,000 for an appointment—not to mention unnecessary.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of gynecologist

Noun

Pan, a pediatrician, made national headlines while in the Legislature for leading California’s efforts to enact strict school vaccine laws.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Primary care physicians and pediatricians who have longstanding relationships with patients and families need to feel comfortable prescribing buprenorphine, addiction doctors said.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

The founder and designer is a podiatrist, and that’s evident with every step—even (or maybe especially) in this heeled style.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Amazon just slashed prices on New Balance shoes, including the Fresh Foam Roav V1, a sneaker loved and recommended by podiatrists, nurses, runners, and travelers alike.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of podiatrist

Noun

With the Grammy promotional and press blitz behind her, Monét went to see a neurologist, rheumatologist and speech pathologist.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Linton’s defense has centered on expert testimony from a neurologist and a psychiatrist who say Linton had a seizure before the crash.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of internist

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