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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA skin doctor.

Common pairings

see a dermatologist board-certified dermatologist

Word forms

dermatologists plural

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Etymology

From dermatology (Greek derma, "skin," + -logy, "study of") + -ist.

Origin: Greek

Synonyms

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skin doctor

Rhymes for dermatologist

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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.