psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
psoriatic
ˌsȯr-ē-ˈa-tik How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
adjective or noun

Examples of psoriasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The National Psoriasis Foundation recommends people with psoriasis complete the PEST every six months. —Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Sep. 2024 This may be one reason why COVID has been linked to the onset of autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024 Develop monoclonal antibodies: These antibodies are synthetically produced and help treat various autoimmune disorders (such as lupus or psoriasis) and some types of cancer. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 8 Sep. 2024 Sales of its psoriasis drug Stelara were very strong. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for psoriasis 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of psoriasis was circa 1684

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psoriasis

noun
pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales

Medical Definition

psoriasis

noun
pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
plural psoriases -ˌsēz How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales

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