psoriasis
pronunciation
How to pronounce psoriasis in British English:
UK [səˈraɪəsɪs]
How to pronounce psoriasis in American English:
US [səˈraɪəsɪs]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- psoriasis (n.)
- 1680s, from medical Latin psoriasis, in Late Latin "mange, scurvy," from Greek psoriasis "being itchy," from psorian "to have the itch," from psora "itch, mange, scab," related to psen "to rub" (see psilo-). Related: Psoriatic.
Example
- 1. Suffer from a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis ?
- 2. This is also the peak time for psoriasis consultations .
- 3. The advertisement coming next is talking about a cure for psoriasis .
- 4. Studies have also linked turmeric to reduced inflammation in a number of conditions , including psoriasis .
- 5. Inflammation can cause skin to age faster , and research shows that getting too little omega-3 may contribute to inflammatory disorders like eczema and psoriasis .