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dermatology
(derma|tol¦ogy)
Pronunciation:
/ˌdəːməˈtɒlədʒi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Derivatives
dermatologic
adjective
dermatological
Pronunciation:
/-təˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective
dermatologically
adverb
dermatologist
noun
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