British Journal of Dermatology

The British Journal of Dermatology (Bri·tish Jour·nal of Der·ma·tol·o·gy, pronounced /ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɒv ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/) is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal that covers the field of dermatology. The journal was established in 1888 and is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the British Association of Dermatologists.

Etymology

The term "British Journal of Dermatology" is derived from the English language. "British" refers to something of, from, or related to Great Britain. "Journal" is derived from the Old French "jurnal", meaning a day, and in this context, it refers to a regular record of news and events of a personal or professional nature. "Dermatology" is derived from the Greek words "derma", meaning skin, and "-logy", meaning study of. Therefore, "British Journal of Dermatology" can be interpreted as a British record of the study of skin.

Related Terms

Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
British Association of Dermatologists: The professional organization that represents dermatologists in the UK.
Wiley-Blackwell: The international scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons.
Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
Medical journal: A periodical publication intended to communicate the latest research and developments in medicine to clinicians, medical educators, and researchers.