What does DERMATOLOGY mean?

Definitions for DERMATOLOGY
ˌdɜr məˈtɒl ə dʒider·ma·tol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dermatologynoun

    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases

Wiktionary

  1. dermatologynoun

    The study of the skin and its diseases

  2. Etymology: From δέρμα + -logy

Wikipedia

  1. Dermatology

    Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems.

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  1. dermatology

    Dermatology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions related to the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. This field also includes both medical and surgical aspects, encompassing conditions such as acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, and skin infections, among others. Dermatology also involves the study of cosmetic disorders of the skin, including hair loss, scars, and skin changes associated with aging.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dermatologynoun

    the science which treats of the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases

  2. Etymology: [Gr. de`rma, -atos, skin + -logy: cf. F. dermatologie.]

Wikidata

  1. Dermatology

    Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Dermatology

    A medical specialty concerned with the skin, its structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of DERMATOLOGY in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of DERMATOLOGY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of DERMATOLOGY in a Sentence

  1. Rosa Espana:

    Until there's a good cancer prevention campaign focused on the Guna, or a dermatology center there, the problem is going to keep getting worse for the Guna albinos.

  2. Kal Sundaram:

    While the competitive intensity will increase, it is not going to be like atorvastatin (Lipitor), where you have 10 or 15 manufacturers, (In dermatology), maybe from three (manufacturers) it would go to about five.

  3. Kathleen Wilson:

    The coolness of water will make a swimmer less aware of a growing sunburn, while reflection of sunlight is more apparent on the beach, it can occur in the water as well. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends reapplying sunscreen at least every two hours to remain protected or immediately after a swim or excessive sweating occurs. For long-distance swimmers, re-applying sunscreen can be impossible once it wears off, so using an alternative like Balmex can be necessary, said Wilson. Traditionally used to treat diaper rash, Wilson said the key ingredient of zinc oxide makes Balmex a useful sunscreen. Its stickiness and adherence to the skin for lengthy periods provides swimmers with adequate sun protection, she said. Exposure to bacteria, parasites Swimmers may be unaware of the dangers of toxic algae, bacterial growth and parasites that thrive in warmer waters. There's also an extremely rare risk of exposure to Naegleria fowleri, a deadly brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of warm freshwater.

  4. Mike Englund:

    Everyone's not going back to their regular dermatology visit.

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