psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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Internal health problems such as inflammatory disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis, can also cause fragile nails, Dr. Lipner says.
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Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
Investors are clamoring for inflammation and immunology companies — just look at the mega-rounds that venture capitalists have raised this year for biotechs developing psoriasis treatments (Exhibits A, B, and C).
—Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 7 May 2024
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Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
Investors are clamoring for inflammation and immunology companies — just look at the mega-rounds that venture capitalists have raised this year for biotechs developing psoriasis treatments (Exhibits A, B, and C).
—Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 7 May 2024
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales
Medical Definition
psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
plural psoriases
-ˌsēz
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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