Korean word

피부과

Pronunciation

Romanizationpibugwa

Meaning

  • noundermatology clinic

Example

내일 피부과에 가야 해.nae il pi bu gwa e ka ya hae

I have to go to the dermatology clinic tomorrow.

Illustration for 피부과 (dermatology clinic)

More examples

어제 피부과에서 진료를 받았어요.eo je pi bu gwa e seo chil lyo reul pa da sseo yo

I received medical care at a dermatology clinic yesterday.

Core concept

A medical department that examines and treats problems affecting the skin.

Common phrases

  • 피부과에 가다pi bu gwa e ka da

    visit a dermatology clinic

  • 피부과에 다니다pi bu gwa e ta ni da

    attend a dermatology clinic regularly

  • 피부과에서 진료를 받다pi bu gwa e seo chil lyo reul pat tta

    get medical care at a dermatology clinic

Similar words

피부과의원pibugwauiwon: A small local clinic that provides examinations and treatments for skin problems.
피부클리닉pibukeullinik: A small medical clinic that handles cosmetic and everyday skin concerns.
피부병원pibubyeongwon: A large hospital specializing in skin treatment and inpatient care.

Definition in Korean

피부에 생긴 이상을 검사하고 치료하는 진료과pi bu e saeng gin i sang eul keom sa ha go chi ryo ha neun chil lyo gwa

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean elements meaning skin and medical department, so it names the department devoted to skin care.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English field name dermatology, this word commonly points to the hospital department or clinic where a person receives care.

Related words

  • 피부염pibuyeomskin inflammationnoun
  • 피부질환pibujilhwanskin disordernoun
  • 피부병pibubyeongskin diseasenoun

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