Psoriasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Psoriasis is a noun meaning (pathology) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.
Meaning
(pathology) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.
Example Sentences
He suffers from a skin complaint, psoriasis, which has rendered his hands scaly, hard and red.
Word Forms
- psoriases
Synonyms for psoriasis
Depending on context, synonyms include lepra.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pustular, treatment, guttate, parapsoriasis, pityriasis, sebopsoriasis.
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