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Term: Psoriazis

Description: Psoriazis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, causing red, scaly patches to appear. It is characterized by an abnormal immune response, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells. Psoriazis can range from mild to severe and can affect any part of the body, including the scalp, elbows, knees, and nails.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin.

Sample sentence: My aunt has been struggling with psoriazis for years, and she has tried various treatments to manage the symptoms.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or relating to psoriazis.

Sample sentence: The dermatologist prescribed a specialized cream for my psoriazis-prone skin.

Sense 3: Verb

Definition: To develop or have psoriazis.

Sample sentence: I hope I don't psoriazis like my father did; it can be quite challenging to manage.

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