Dermography

/dɜːrˈmɒɡrəfi/ noun

Definition

A description or study of skin conditions, diseases, or characteristics.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + 'graphy' (writing or description). A scientific term for the systematic documentation and study of dermatological phenomena.

Kelly Says

Dermography is how dermatologists create detailed medical records of skin diseases—photographing and describing skin conditions helps them track how diseases change over time and share knowledge with other doctors!

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