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Dermatology

Nov 22, 2007 NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d

Definition of Dermatology

A medical specialty concerned with the skin, its structure, functions, diseases, and treatment. (MeSH)

Dermatology is from the group

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Other Names for Dermatology

Dermatology

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