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psoriasis
[ suh-rahy-uh-sis ]
noun
- a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.
psoriasis
/ ËŒsÉ”Ërɪˈætɪk; səˈraɪəsɪs /
noun
- a skin disease characterized by the formation of reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales: tends to run in families
psoriasis
/ ²õÉ™-°ùī′ə-²õIJõ /
- 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.
Derived Forms
- psoriatic, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è²õ´Ç·°ù¾±Â·²¹³Ù·¾±³¦ [sawr-ee-, at, -ik, sohr-], adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of psoriasis1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of psoriasis1
Example Sentences
LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis and sun damage in a medical setting.
Yet even after accounting for factors such as body mass index, age, alcohol use and comorbidities, researchers found the association between UPF consumption and active psoriasis remained strong.
The loss of this balanced skin microbiota can lead to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.
It could also pave the way for a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.
The “declinable conditions†— those for which applicants could be rejected without further medical review — included broken bones, kidney stones, depression, arthritis and psoriasis.
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