psoriatic

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adjective

pso·ri·at·ic ˌsōr-ē-ˈat-ik, ˌsȯr-

: of, relating to, affected with, or accompanied by psoriasis

psoriatic lesions

psoriatic

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noun

: an individual affected with psoriasis

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