psoriasis

(sə rī′ə sis)

noun

a chronic skin disease characterized by scaly, reddish patches

Origin: ModL < Gr psōriasis < psōra, an itch, akin to psēn, to rub, scratch, psammos, sand

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noun

A noncontagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches covered with silvery scales.

Origin:

Origin: Greek psōriāsis, itch, mange

Origin: , from psōriān, to have the itch

Origin: , from psōrā, itch

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