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dermatology
dermatology
Noun
This term describes both the clinical practice of treating skin diseases and the academic science of skin biology. It carries a professional, medical connotation and is typically used in healthcare or academic settings to denote a specific area of expertise.
As a field of study or a medical specialty, the word is uncountable. It refers to a collective body of knowledge or a professional discipline rather than a discrete object that can be counted.
Meanings
Examples
He decided to specialize in dermatology after medical school.
Related Words
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