Basic Details
Word: Dermatology
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The medical study and treatment of skin diseases and conditions.
Synonyms: Skin medicine, skin science
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Wear your skin like a coat: To be confident and proud of your appearance. Example: "She walked into the event knowing she could wear her skin like a coat, feeling beautiful."
- Skin deep: Refers to something that is superficial or not deep in significance. Example: "Though he seemed friendly, his kindness was skin deep and he had ulterior motives."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After noticing dryness and irritation, Sarah decided to visit a dermatologist for a skin check-up.
Example 2: Dermatology is an important field of medicine that can help people with a variety of skin issues, from acne to eczema.
Example 3: The new skincare products were developed with insights from dermatology research to ensure they are safe for sensitive skin.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the human body? It protects us from the environment and helps regulate our temperature!
Famous Quote
"The skin is the only part of the body that is continuously exposed to the environment, and thus it represents a constant risk for health." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dermatology" mean?
a) Study of hair
b) Study of muscles
c) Study of skin
d) Study of bones
Answer: c) Study of skin
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dermatology"?
a) Skin science
b) Eye surgery
c) Heart medicine
d) Bone repair
Answer: a) Skin science
3. Which sentence uses "dermatology" correctly?
a) Dermatology helps in treating soil conditions in farming.
b) She studied dermatology to become a skin doctor.
c) His interest in dermatology led him to become a chef.
d) Dermatology is about studying animal behaviour.
Answer: b) She studied dermatology to become a skin doctor.
4. Which idiom refers to something that is superficial?
a) Wear your skin like a coat
b) Skin deep
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Skin deep
5. What is the opposite of "dermatology"?
a) N/A
b) Psychotherapy
c) Neurology
d) Majority Decision
Answer: a) N/A
