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Psoriasis

Also called Scaly silver skin patches

DermatologyRheumatologyImmunologyImportant

Chronic immune-mediated skin disorder causing well-demarcated, scaly erythematous plaques, most commonly on the scalp, elbows, and knees.

Korean

건선

면역계 이상으로 피부 세포 교체 주기가 빨라져 두꺼운 은백색 인설과 홍반성 플라크가 형성되는 만성 재발성 피부 질환.

French

Psoriasis

Maladie cutanée chronique à médiation immunitaire causant des plaques érythémateuses squameuses bien délimitées ; touche fréquemment le cuir chevelu, les coudes et les genoux.

Word parts

  • -iasisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition, infestation

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