dermatologist

Meanings

• noun

  A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and diseases.

  - "She went to see a dermatologist for a mole check."
  - "The dermatologist prescribed a topical cream for the rash."
  - "He is a renowned dermatologist with many years of experience."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dermatologist
ermitage , heritage , legacy

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Variants

List of all variants of dermatologist that leads to same result
dermatologic , dermatological , dermatologies , dermatologist , dermatologists , dermatology

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'derma' meaning skin and 'logos' meaning knowledge or study.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'dermatology' was in 1816 by the German physician Ferdinand Hebra.

2. Dermatology is one of the oldest medical specialties, with records of skin treatment dating back to ancient civilizations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and diseases.

2. Skin doctor: Another term for a dermatologist.

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Culture

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In literature, dermatologists have been portrayed as experts in diagnosing various skin conditions. In art, there are several paintings depicting dermatologists examining patients. In music, there are songs that mention dermatologists in relation to skin care.

How to Memorize "dermatologist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a doctor wearing a white coat, wearing a stethoscope around their neck, and examining a patient's skin with a magnifying glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a doctor who specializes in skin conditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dermatology is the study of the skin, A dermatologist is a skin doctor' to help remember the meaning.

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