psoriasis
noun
a common chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by scaly patches.
psoriatic
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a word derived from
psoriasis.
Example Sentences
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"The protective function of these connective tissue cells is usually considerably reduced in people who develop psoriatic arthritis," says Prof. Dr. Andreas Ramming, team leader and deputy head of department at Department of Medicine 3.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026
While the drugs have some overlap in the conditions they treat, such as Crohn’s disease and psoriatic arthritis, they belong to different medication classes and are administered differently.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
AbbVie, which has a market value of above $400 billion, generates about half of its yearly revenue from sales of drugs for immune conditions such as psoriatic arthritis and Crohn’s disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Dr. Rachel Day, Vice President of Zest Health in Menlo Park, California, explained, "These foods are often high in refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and additives, and promote systemic inflammation, which can trigger psoriatic flares."
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2024
If the blood is poisoned through overeating and faulty food combinations, or with scrofulous, venereal or psoriatic poisons, the tonsils are called upon, along with other organs, to eliminate these morbid taints.
From Nature Cure by Henry Lindlahr
