Associations to the word «Psoriasis»

Wiktionary

PSORIASIS, noun. (disease) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

Dictionary definition

PSORIASIS, noun. A chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences.

Wise words

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