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

Skin Issues Some skin conditions—particularly those associated with immune responses, including eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea—may be linked to gut health. —Rena Goldman, Health, 17 Feb. 2026

For example, Type 1 diabetes is caused by T cells attacking pancreatic cells, and psoriasis occurs when T cells are activated against skin cells. —Shyam Bansal, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026

For people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or contact allergies, gloves are not just helpful. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

In some cases, those with conditions like psoriasis may also want to avoid BIAB nails. —Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026

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