Definition

The area of medicine that focuses on the skin, including its health, diseases, and treatments.

Example

She decided to specialize in dermatology to help patients with skin conditions.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about seeing a doctor for my skin issues.

You should definitely see a specialist in dermatology for that.

Yeah, I heard they know a lot about skin conditions.

Exactly! They can help you understand what's going on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dermatology → It is formed from "derma" (from Greek "derma", meaning skin) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study of the skin and its diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of 'derma' as relating to skin and '-logy' as the study of something — dermatology is the study of skin.

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