parapsoriasis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A skin disorder characterized by a superficial resemblance to psoriasis (red, scaly lesions), rather than by its underlying etiology.

Word forms

parapsoriasis

Etymology

From para- + psoriasis, coined in 1902.

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