psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales

psoriatic

ˌsȯr-ē-ˈa-tik 

adjective or noun

Examples of psoriasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These drugs are used to treat plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Because psoriasis is an inflammatory condition, coconut oil may have a positive effect on it. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024

Curcumin can help reduce inflammation, potentially improving symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression.2 Heart health: Turmeric may support heart health. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 25 Nov. 2024

Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis Could promote wound healing Could aid with hair conditioning and locking in moisture 1. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek psōriasis, from psōrian to have the itch, from psōra itch; akin to Greek psēn to rub

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales

Medical Definition

psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

plural psoriases -ˌsēz 

: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales