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dermatologist

/ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who focuses on health problems related to the skin, hair, and nails. People visit this doctor to treat things like rashes, acne, or to check their skin for diseases.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to see a dermatologist because I have a very itchy rash on my arm.

I need to visit a skin doctor because my arm is itchy.

2

The patient was referred to a dermatologist for a detailed skin examination.

The person was sent to a skin specialist for a check-up.

3

My skin is breaking out, so I'm finally going to the dermatologist tomorrow.

I have spots on my face, so I am seeing the skin doctor tomorrow.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dermatologist
Adverbio
dermatologically
Adjetivo
dermatological
Relacionado
dermatology
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'derm' sounds like 'germ'. A dermatologist helps get the bad 'germs' or problems off your skin.

Quiz rápido

If you have a strange mark on your skin, you should make an appointment with a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dermatologist

Ejemplos

1

I need to see a dermatologist because I have a very itchy rash on my arm.

everyday

I need to visit a skin doctor because my arm is itchy.

2

The patient was referred to a dermatologist for a detailed skin examination.

formal

The person was sent to a skin specialist for a check-up.

3

My skin is breaking out, so I'm finally going to the dermatologist tomorrow.

informal

I have spots on my face, so I am seeing the skin doctor tomorrow.

4

Dermatologists provide clinical data regarding the effectiveness of topical treatments.

academic

Skin doctors give information about how well skin creams work.

5

Our company is hiring a consulting dermatologist to help develop our new sunscreen line.

business

The business is hiring a skin expert to help make new sun cream.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dermatologist
Adverbio
dermatologically
Adjetivo
dermatological
Relacionado
dermatology

Colocaciones comunes

see a dermatologist to visit a skin doctor
consult a dermatologist to talk to a skin doctor for advice
board-certified dermatologist a skin doctor with official papers
cosmetic dermatologist a skin doctor who helps with beauty
pediatric dermatologist a skin doctor for children

Frases Comunes

referral to a dermatologist

a note from a regular doctor to see a skin specialist

appointment with a dermatologist

a planned time to see the skin doctor

visit the dermatologist

go to the skin doctor's office

Se confunde a menudo con

dermatologist vs dermatology

Dermatology is the name of the medical field, while a dermatologist is the person who does the job.

dermatologist vs esthetician

An esthetician provides beauty treatments like facials, but a dermatologist is a medical doctor who treats diseases.

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Notas de uso

Use 'dermatologist' when talking about the person or professional. Use the preposition 'to' when saying you are going to see one.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget the 'o' in the middle (derm-a-tologist) or confuse it with beauty workers who are not doctors.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'derm' sounds like 'germ'. A dermatologist helps get the bad 'germs' or problems off your skin.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek word 'derma' meaning skin and 'logia' meaning the study of.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun (one dermatologist, two dermatologists) preceded by the article 'a' or 'the'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, you often need a referral from your primary care doctor before insurance will pay for a dermatologist.

Quiz rápido

If you have a strange mark on your skin, you should make an appointment with a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dermatologist

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