noun
dermatologist
dur-muh-TO-luhd-zhihst
Dermatologist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in treating skin conditions. Example: “She saw a dermatologist about the persistent rash on her arm.”
noun
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A doctor who specializes in treating skin conditions.
"She saw a dermatologist about the persistent rash on her arm."
How to use dermatologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skin doctor.
Common pairings
see a dermatologist
board-certified dermatologist
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Word forms
- Plural
- dermatologists
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Etymology
From dermatology (Greek derma, "skin," + -logy, "study of") + -ist.
Synonyms
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skin doctor
Rhymes for dermatologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dermatologist” mean?
The word “dermatologist” means a doctor who specializes in treating skin conditions. In plain terms, a skin doctor.
How do you pronounce “dermatologist”?
“Dermatologist” is pronounced dur-muh-TO-luhd-zhihst (/ˌdɝ.məˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “dermatologist” in a sentence?
Here is “dermatologist” used in a sentence: “She saw a dermatologist about the persistent rash on her arm.”
What part of speech is “dermatologist”?
“Dermatologist” is a noun.
Where does the word “dermatologist” come from?
The word “dermatologist” comes from Greek. From dermatology (Greek derma, "skin," + -logy, "study of") + -ist.
