psoriasis

[suh-rahy-uh-sis]

noun

Pathology.

1. a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.

psoriasis

/ ˌsɔːrɪˈætɪk, səˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. a skin disease characterized by the formation of reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales: tends to run in families

psoriasis

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• psoriatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psoriasis¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from New Latin, from Greek psōríāsis, from psōriā- (variant stem of psōriân “to have the itch,” derivative of psṓra “itch”) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of psoriasis¹

C17: via New Latin from Greek: itching disease, from psōra itch

Example Sentences

Three of the most common inflammatory skin diseases are eczema, psoriasis and acne, which can cause permanent scarring.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From Salon

The loss of this balanced skin microbiota can lead to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.

From Science Daily

It could also pave the way for a better understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.

From Science Daily