psoriasis

/səˈraɪəsɪs/
/səˈraɪəsɪs/
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Definitions of psoriasis
  1. 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
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    type of:
    disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder
    a disease affecting the skin
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/səˈraɪəsɪs/
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/səˈraɪəsɪs/
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