dermatology
/,də:mə'tɔlədʤi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases: Dermatology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.
Usage
- Dermatology is a specific field of medical practice and study.
- It is used as a singular, uncountable noun to refer to the medical specialty itself.
- A medical professional in this field is called a dermatologist.
Examples
- Noun:
- She decided to specialize in dermatology after medical school.
- Advances in dermatology have led to better treatments for acne and eczema.
- You should see a doctor who practices dermatology for that persistent rash.
Advanced Usage
- "Cosmetic dermatology": A subspecialty focusing on improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails.
- Cosmetic dermatology offers procedures like laser hair removal and Botox injections.
- "Pediatric dermatology": A subspecialty dealing with skin conditions in children.
- The hospital has a dedicated clinic for pediatric dermatology.
Variants and Related Words
- Dermatologist (n): A doctor who specializes in dermatology.
- The dermatologist prescribed a new cream for my psoriasis.
- Dermatological (adj): Relating to dermatology or the skin.
- The patient underwent a series of dermatological tests.
- Dermatitis (n): A general term for inflammation of the skin.
- Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition.
Synonyms
- Cutaneous medicine: A formal term for medicine related to the skin.
- Dermiatrics: A less common, synonymous term for dermatology.
Related Phrases
- "Practice of dermatology": The professional work of a dermatologist.
- He has been in the practice of dermatology for over twenty years.
- "Field of dermatology": Refers to the area of study or specialty.
- New research in the field of dermatology is published monthly.
Noun
- the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases