Clinics in Dermatology
Clinics in Dermatology
Clinics in Dermatology (kli-niks in der-muh-tol-uh-jee) is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.
Etymology
The term "Clinics" is derived from the Greek word klinikos, which means "bed". In medical terms, it refers to the practice of diagnosing and treating patients. "Dermatology" comes from the Greek words derma, meaning "skin", and logia, meaning "study of".
Related Terms
- Dermatologist: A medical professional who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
- Dermatopathology: A subspecialty of dermatology and pathology that involves the study of skin diseases at a microscopic level.
- Dermatosurgery: A branch of dermatology that specializes in surgical procedures involving the skin.
- Cosmetic Dermatology: A subspecialty of dermatology that focuses on improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails.
- Pediatric Dermatology: A subspecialty of dermatology that deals with skin conditions in children.
- Teledermatology: A subspecialty of dermatology that uses telecommunication technologies to diagnose and treat skin conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinics in Dermatology
- Wikipedia's article - Clinics in Dermatology
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