psoriasis
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ə noun Pathology.
a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.
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psoriasis (səˈraɪəsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a skin disease characterized by the formation of reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales: tends to run in families | |
| [C17: via New Latin from Greek: itching disease, from psōra itch] | |
| psoriatic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
psoriasis
1684, from L.L. psoriasis "mange, scurvy," from Gk. psoriasis "being itchy," from psorian "to have the itch," from psora "itch," related to psen "to rub."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
psoriasis pso·ri·a·sis (sə-rī'ə-sĭs)
n.
A noncontagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches covered with silvery scales.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| psoriasis (sə-rī'ə-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
A chronic, inflammatory skin disease in which recurring reddish patches, often covered with silvery scales, appear especially on the knees, elbow, scalp and trunk. Psoriasis is noncontagious and is inheritable. |
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Example sentences
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation.
Diagnosis and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that causes red patches on the body.
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