noun
dermatologist
dur-muh-TO-luhd-zhihst
noun
1
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
Word Forms
dermatologists plural
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Etymology
From dermatology (Greek derma, "skin," + -logy, "study of") + -ist.
Rhymes for dermatologist
geologist
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