Dermatology
(noun)
The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the skin, hair, nails, and adjacent mucous membranes.
Origin:
From greek derma, meaning "skin" and -logia meaning "study of".
Examples:
- Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with skin disorders.
- I went to see a dermatologist because I had a rash on my arm.
- Acne is a common skin condition treated by dermatologists.
- Dermatology also deals with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
- The dermatologist gave me a cream to treat my sunburn.