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dermatologista medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

Example Sentences

  • The dermatologist prescribed a special cream for my acne that costs more than my monthly coffee budget.
  • My dermatologist recommended using sunscreen daily, even when I'm just watching Netflix indoors.
  • She decided to become a dermatologist after struggling with skin problems during her teenage years.

dermatologist

NOUN

[/ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/]

a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails

a doctor in a white coat uses a magnifying glass to carefully examine a patient's arm for skin conditions. The doctor points to a specific area while explaining something important to the concerned patient. The patient sits on an examination table looking relieved as the doctor provides expert medical guidance. Medical tools and skin condition reference charts are visible on nearby surfaces.  a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails
💡 Concept

a doctor in a white coat uses a magnifying glass to carefully examine a patient's arm for skin conditions. The doctor points to a specific area while explaining something important to the concerned patient. The patient sits on an examination table looking relieved as the doctor provides expert medical guidance. Medical tools and skin condition reference charts are visible on nearby surfaces. a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails

The dermatologist consults with the cardiologist and neurologist!
🎵 Rhyme

The dermatologist consults with the cardiologist and neurologist!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootdermato
Suffix-logist

🎵Rhyme

psychologistneurologistcardiologist
psychologist
neurologist
cardiologist

🔗Collocations

visit a dermatologist
dermatologist appointment
consult a dermatologist
board-certified dermatologist
dermatologist's office
pediatric dermatologist

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The dermatologist prescribed a special cream for my acne that costs more than my monthly coffee budget.

😄 Fun example

My dermatologist recommended using sunscreen daily, even when I'm just watching Netflix indoors.

She decided to become a dermatologist after struggling with skin problems during her teenage years.

The dermatologist examined the mole and assured me it was benign.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

skin doctorskin specialistdermatology physician

Related

dermatologydermatitisepidermisskincarerashacneeczema

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