psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales

psoriatic

ˌsȯr-ē-ˈa-tik 

adjective or noun

Examples of psoriasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scalp Psoriasis Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that makes skin cells grow faster, resulting in thick, scaly patches of skin (plaques). —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025

Her psoriasis flared up for the first time since getting divorced, and she was also diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025

Researchers are investigating GLP-1s for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, addiction, PCOS, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. —Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025

Similarly, at 1,400 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea’s hypersaline waters are often recommended for skin ailments such as psoriasis and eczema. —AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek psōriasis, from psōrian to have the itch, from psōra itch; akin to Greek psēn to rub

First Known Use

circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for psoriasis

• archdiocese
• amebiasis
• candidiasis
• filariasis
• leishmaniasis
• mydriasis
• pityriasis
• cholelithiasis
• elephantiasis
• nephrolithiasis
• schistosomiasis
• urolithiasis

Kids Definition

psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales

Medical Definition

psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 

plural psoriases -ˌsēz 

: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales