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
Examples of dermatology in a Sentence
One of the doctors at the clinic specializes in dermatology.
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Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.
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Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Soy Soy extract, which is derived from the soybean plant, has also been shown to improve hyperpigmentation, Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
By practicing making these expressions, face yoga claims to improve how well those muscles function and boost your appearance, says Dr. Murad Alam, vice-chair of the dermatology department at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, who’s conducted research on face yoga.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Integrative medical health is the convergence of conventional medicine, such as dermatology, science and tech, with more holistic disciplines, like nutrition, sleep, exercise and mental health, to boost overall health.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Soy Soy extract, which is derived from the soybean plant, has also been shown to improve hyperpigmentation, Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
By practicing making these expressions, face yoga claims to improve how well those muscles function and boost your appearance, says Dr. Murad Alam, vice-chair of the dermatology department at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, who’s conducted research on face yoga.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Integrative medical health is the convergence of conventional medicine, such as dermatology, science and tech, with more holistic disciplines, like nutrition, sleep, exercise and mental health, to boost overall health.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.
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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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