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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For example, significant investment is going into dermatology and pathology applications to leverage AI as a means to develop better diagnostic tools.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Moderate to severe eczema can cover extensive parts of the skin, says Dr. Katherine Gordon, an associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
From Skin Deep to System-Wide As a fully licensed telehealth practice, Parallel Health is currently focused on anti-aging and general dermatology, with solutions for conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea and melasma.
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Exosomes’ Expanding Role in Medicine While exosomes are making waves in dermatology, their potential extends far beyond aesthetics.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Moderate to severe eczema can cover extensive parts of the skin, says Dr. Katherine Gordon, an associate professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
From Skin Deep to System-Wide As a fully licensed telehealth practice, Parallel Health is currently focused on anti-aging and general dermatology, with solutions for conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea and melasma.
—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Exosomes’ Expanding Role in Medicine While exosomes are making waves in dermatology, their potential extends far beyond aesthetics.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dermatology
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“Dermatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dermatology. Accessed 12 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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