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
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One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025
But regardless of skin type, everyone should be moisturizing, dermatology experts say.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Incyte, which has a $14 billion market cap, focuses on oncology, immunology and dermatology and other unmet needs.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The first step in face washing is to make sure your hands are clean, Zeena Nawas, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology and director of the Cosmetics and Laser Center at Baylor College of Medicine, told Health.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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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
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