dermatology

CEFRB2

/ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The medical study and treatment of skin, hair, and nails.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The study of the skin and its diseases.

Examples

  • The medical student decided to specialize in the field of dermatology.

  • Mennad wanted to do dermatology.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Origin

noun

From Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”) + -logy. Analysable as dermato- + -logy.