dermatology

[ dur-muh-tol-uh-jee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

dermatology

/ ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

dermatology

/ dûr′mə-tŏl′ə-jē /

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.

dermatology

der·ma·to·log·i·cal [dur-m, uh, -tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], derma·to·logic adjective

First recorded in 1810–20; dermato- + -logy

The concert promoter said Jackson was “distracted, not focused,” after his dermatology appointments.

It explains why dermatology has become hugely popular as a specialty.

This inquiry was also sent to the members of the editorial board of the Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology.

Dr. Bourdillot, professor of dermatology in the University of Geneva, made his examination, and shook a tactful head.

I want some time on the eye and ear work, besides a few clinics on dermatology.

Juglone has been used in dermatology to cure various skin disorders including both bacterial and fungus diseases.

Neurology describes the system of the nerves and of the brain; dermatology treats of the skin.

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