dermatology
noun/ˌdɜrməˈtɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #13,898 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Example sentence
She decided to see a specialist in dermatology because she had a persistent rash on her arm.
Synonyms & related words
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