About The Word Psoriasis

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Psoriasis?
[n] a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
Synonyms | Synonyms for Psoriasis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Psoriasis: See Also | acanthosis | disease of the skin | skin condition | skin disease | skin disorder | skin problem Psoriasis In Webster's Dictionary \Pso*ri"a*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? psora.]
(Med.)
(a) The state of being affected with psora. [Obs.]
(b) A cutaneous disease, characterized by imbricated silvery
scales, affecting only the superficial layers of the
skin.
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