Types of Psoriasis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Types of Psoriasis article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAutoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneAutoimmune disease: An illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own i... See the entire definition of Autoimmune diseaseBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Bumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsCapillaries: Capillaries are the smallest of blood vessels. They serve to distribute oxyge... See the entire definition of CapillariesChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting... See the entire definition of Chronic diseaseCutaneous: Related to the skin. Dehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDermatologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems... See the entire definition of DermatologistDermatology: 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and... See the entire definition of DermatologyErythrodermic psoriasis: A particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects ... See the entire definition of Erythrodermic psoriasisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Guttate psoriasis: A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly plaques of inflamed ski... See the entire definition of Guttate psoriasisHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInverse psoriasis: Also called flexural psoriasis, a form of psoriasis found in the armpit... See the entire definition of Inverse psoriasisJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointJuvenile: Between infantile and adult. Used in medicine to indicate onset in childhood, as... See the entire definition of JuvenileLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOnychomycosis: Fungus infection of the nail bed under the fingernails or toenails. Onychom... See the entire definition of OnychomycosisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParonychia: Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection or i... See the entire definition of ParonychiaPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePlaque psoriasis: The most common form of psoriasis -- about 80% of people with psoriasis ... See the entire definition of Plaque psoriasisPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisPsoriatic arthritis: Joint inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthr... See the entire definition of Psoriatic arthritisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusPustular psoriasis: A type of recurring psoriasis characterized by the appearance of pus-... See the entire definition of Pustular psoriasisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory system: The organs that are involved in breathing, including the nose, throat,... See the entire definition of Respiratory systemSalicylic acid: A substance obtained from plants (white willow back and wintergreen leaves... See the entire definition of Salicylic acidScaling: Abnormal shedding or accumulation of an upper layer of skin (the stratum corneum)... See the entire definition of ScalingSeborrheic dermatitis: A medical name for what is popularly called seborrhea. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainStrep: Very commonly used shortened form of Streptococcus, a very common and import... See the entire definition of StrepStrep throat: Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococc... See the entire definition of Strep throatSubacute: Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. In contrast, acute indicates very ... See the entire definition of SubacuteSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerVitamin D3: A vitamin produced by the body when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained f... See the entire definition of Vitamin D3
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