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psora

/psɔrə/ noun · British & US
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What does psora mean?

noun

A type of fungal infection, especially of the skin, caused by the mite Demodex folliculorum. In dermatology, a term used to describe a chronic skin condition.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with psora, a condition that required long-term treatment."

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