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dermatology
der·ma·tol·o·gy / ˌdərməˈtäləjē/ • n. the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. DERIVATIVES: der·ma·to·log·i·cal / -mətlˈäjikəl/ adj. der·ma·to·log·i·cal·ly / -mətlˈäjik(ə)lē/ adv. der·ma·tol·o·gist / -jist/ n. |
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"dermatology." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dermatology." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-dermatology.html "dermatology." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-dermatology.html |
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dermatology
dermatology , branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin . Dermatologists also study the structure and function of the skin, and the relationship between skin pathologies and malfunctions of other organs of the body. Dermatology often overlaps the practice of other medical specialties, e.g., neurology and internal medicine. |
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"dermatology." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dermatology." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-dermatol.html "dermatology." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-dermatol.html |
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dermatology
dermatology (der-mă-tol-ŏji) n. the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
—dermatological adj. —dermatologist n.http://www.bad.org.uk Website of the British Association of Dermatologists |
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"dermatology." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dermatology." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-dermatology.html "dermatology." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-dermatology.html |
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dermatology
dermatology Branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
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"dermatology." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dermatology." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-dermatology.html "dermatology." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-dermatology.html |
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"dermatology." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "dermatology." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-dermatology.html "dermatology." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-dermatology.html |
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