dermatology

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noun (1)

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

dermatologist

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noun (2)

der·​ma·​tol·​o·​gist ˌdərməˈtäləjə̇st 

plural -s

: a specialist in dermatology

usually : a physician practicing in the field of dermatology

Examples of dermatology in a Sentence

Noun (1)

One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dietitians, dermatology-adjacent brands and primary care clinicians are converging on the same message. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Nolla says its dermatology app has already been downloaded more than 175,000 times across 44 states, although autonomous initial prescribing is currently limited to eligible adults in Utah. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

What used to be sold as a puffiness fix is now marketed as nervous system therapy, with the vagus nerve name-checked in product copy, TikTok tutorials and dermatology explainers. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Kirby uses his skills to write and talk about dermatology in the media. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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