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psoriasis

suh-RYE-uh-siss

/səˈraɪəsɪs/

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psoriasis

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Dictionary meaning

A skin condition causing red, flaky, scaly patches.

Common mispronunciations

puh-SOR-ee-uh-sisPSOR-eye-uh-sis

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