The dermatologist
Example: The dermatologist helps people with skin problems.
Definition
"The dermatologist" is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. The dermatologist helps people with skin problems, ranging from acne to serious illnesses like skin cancer.
Etymology
The term "the dermatologist" originates from the Greek words 'derma' meaning skin and 'logia' meaning study. It was adopted into English to describe specialists who study and treat skin-related issues. Did you know that the root 'derma' also appears in words like 'epidermis' and 'hypodermic'?
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"The dermatologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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