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Noun: psoriasis  su'rI-u-sis
  1. 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

Derived forms: psoriasises

Type of: disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder

Encyclopedia: Psoriasis