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psoriatic

psoriatic

8.1
A person with a long skin condition that makes red, scaly patches
  • noun
  • /ˌsɔːriˈætɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : psoriático
  • A psoriatic individual may experience discomfort due to their chronic skin condition.

Examples

  • Support groups often help psoriatic individuals connect and share their experiences.

  • Many patients with psoriatic conditions find relief through specialized treatments.

  • Remember, there are over 100 forms, and when I say JA, I am also referring to Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, Still's Disease, etc.

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Compounds

psoriatic arthritis
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A long-term joint problem that happens with the skin disease psoriasis, often in fingers and toes

Surface Forms

psoriatic singular
psoriatics plural

Morphology

psoriatic = psoriatic (semi-transparent) = psoriasis + atic

The noun is a substantive use of the adjective 'psoriatic', whose meaning is only partly predictable from the medical base word.

Etymology

Psoriatic (as a noun) also comes from the Greek psora 'itch' plus the ending -tic 'relating to', so it literally names a person with psoriasis. A psoriatic is someone who has the itchy, scaly skin condition.