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

Another crucial part of the J & J story is the launch of the daily psoriasis pill Icotyde, which received approval from the Food and Drug Administration last month . —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

For proof, Pidgeon showed off her arm, flaky with the heartbreak of psoriasis. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026

Pidgeon said that the steroid keeps her psoriasis in check with her diet. —Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026

In clinical trials, omega-3 supplements were effective in managing eczema and psoriasis symptoms, such as itching and scaling. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 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