HealthAugust 22, 2026

psoriatic

sor-ee-AT-ik

Definition

Relating to or affected by psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'psora', meaning 'itch', combined with the suffix '-tic' to form an adjective related to the disease.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe patients who have psoriasis, noting how a doctor once used olive oil as a preventative measure for them.

How Kuwait’s climate can be tough on your skin

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Kuwait Times

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