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

Those with eczema and psoriasis should also be careful, as these peels might worsen symptoms. —Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024

Consuming ceramide-rich foods may help manage inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024

The 10 drugs that were up for negotiations are used to treat various conditions, from diabetes, psoriasis, blood clots, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease to blood cancers. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2024

Those with other inflammatory diseases like psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and heart disease may also benefit from anti-inflammatory supplements. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

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

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