noun
psoriasis
suh-REYE-uh-sihs
noun
1
A long-term skin condition that causes red, inflamed patches covered in silvery, flaky scales.
"Her psoriasis flared up on her elbows during the stressful exam period."
"The dermatologist prescribed a steroid cream to calm the psoriasis patches."
How to Use Psoriasis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chronic skin disease that produces itchy, scaly red patches — not contagious, and often linked to the immune system.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with eczema, a different (though similar-looking) skin condition.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
psoriasis flare-up
scalp psoriasis
psoriasis patches
Word Forms
psoriases plural
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Etymology
From Greek psora ("itch") plus the medical suffix -sis, via Late Latin psoriasis.