Dermatologic

/ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or concerning the skin and the medical study and treatment of skin diseases.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) and 'logia' (study), with the suffix '-ic' (relating to). This adjective form emerged as dermatology developed as a medical specialty in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

The word 'dermatologic' reminds us that the skin is actually your body's largest organ and deserves serious medical attention—skin conditions aren't just cosmetic because the skin protects you from infection, regulates temperature, and reflects internal health problems.

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