dermatology
noun/ˌdɜrməˈtɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #13,898 most common English word
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Example sentence
She decided to visit dermatology specialist because she had a persistent rash on her arm.
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