teledermatology

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noun

The use of telecommunication technology to exchange medical data concerning skin conditions and tumours.

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Meanings

nounteledermatology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe use of telecommunication technology to exchange medical data concerning skin conditions and tumours.

Origin

From tele- + dermatology, coined by D. A. Perednia and N. A. Brown in 1995.

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APA

teledermatology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teledermatology

MLA

“teledermatology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teledermatology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “teledermatology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teledermatology.

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