derm
1
8.2
A clinic or hospital department where doctors treat skin problems
- noun
- /dɜrm/
- Jargon
:
dermatología
- You can try the non-patient care specialties: derm, radiology, ophth, stuff like that.
Examples
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Thank you guys at Revlon from the derm store.
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She recommended seeing a derm for advice on the best treatments for acne.
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2. MONEY. Insurance (especially Medicare and Medicaid) rarely covers derm procedures and treatments.
Blog text (27) -
If you have concerns about your skin, schedule a visit to the derm clinic.
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Regular check-ups at the derm office can help identify potential skin issues early.
Synonyms
10
4.2
The medical study and treatment of skin problems
is an informal short name for a clinic or hospital skin department
How Specialized
skin doctor
1
3.4
- Informal
1
3.4
derm
1
8.2
- Jargon
1
8.2
general practitioner
7
2.7
- Specialized
7
2.7
clinic
697
2.8
697
2.8
medical center
- US
Surface Forms
Etymology
Derm is an informal short form of the Greek word derma meaning 'skin', and people use it to mean a dermatology clinic — the place you go to check or treat skin problems.