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psoriasis

psoriasis

noun soh-RYAH-sees Rare

Origin: From Greek psōriasis, from psōra (itch).

Usage Note

Psoriasis is feminine in Spanish: la psoriasis. The word is invariable in plural — las psoriasis does not change form. The initial 'p' is typically silent in everyday speech, making it sound like soriasis.

Examples

"Su médico le diagnosticó psoriasis."

Natural Translation

Her doctor diagnosed her with psoriasis.

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