psoriasis
noun/səˈraɪəsɪs/
Frequency rank: #14,517 most common English word
Meaning
a chronic skin disease characterized by red, itchy, scaly patches.
Example sentence
The doctor told her that the red, scaly patches on her arms were caused by psoriasis.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 14,501–14,600
- peltThe skin or hide of an animal, especially with the fur still attached.
- pennanta long, narrow triangular flag, especially one awarded as a symbol of championship.
- perfectionista person who refuses to accept anything less than perfect and sets very high standards.
- praxisthe practice and application of a theory or skill, as opposed to the theory itself.
- princelyimpressively large or generous; fit for a prince.
- puttyA soft, pliable paste used to fill gaps or fix glass in window frames.
- quenchto satisfy a need or desire, especially thirst; to put out a fire or flame.
- radicalismthe belief in or pursuit of thorough and far-reaching political or social reform.
- radona radioactive noble gas produced by the decay of radium, occurring naturally in soil and rocks.
- rationalizeTo construct a logical reason for an action or belief, especially to justify something done for other reasons.