Word
dermatologist
Phoneticsder·ma·tol·o·gist
US/ˌdɝməˈtɑɫədʒɪst/
UK/dˌɜːmɐtˈɒlədʒˌɪst/
Definition
n. a doctor who specializes in treating skin, hair, and nails. You see this person if you have a rash, acne, or other skin problems.
n. a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the skin, hair, and nails.
Examples
“The dermatologist gave me a cream for my dry skin.”
“After noticing a strange mole on her arm, she scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist for a professional screening.”
“While general practitioners can treat minor rashes, a dermatologist possesses the specialized diagnostic tools required to identify rare autoimmune conditions that manifest through skin lesions.”
Examples
simple
“The dermatologist gave me a cream for my dry skin.”
contextual
“After noticing a strange mole on her arm, she scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist for a professional screening.”
complex
“While general practitioners can treat minor rashes, a dermatologist possesses the specialized diagnostic tools required to identify rare autoimmune conditions that manifest through skin lesions.”
Usage
Commonly used with the definite article when referring to a specific appointment ('the dermatologist').
Real-World Examples
“Her dermatologist found three more cancerous marks which needed urgent treatment.” “Dr Bav Shergill from the British Association of Dermatologists recommends using self-tan products instead.” Etymology
From dermatology + -ist or dermato- + -logist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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