What Is Psoriasis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the What Is Psoriasis article.
Alcoholism: Physical dependence on alcohol to the extent that stopping alcohol use would b... See the entire definition of AlcoholismArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCutaneous: Related to the skin. Dermatologist: 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 DermatologyDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowErythrodermic psoriasis: A particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects ... See the entire definition of Erythrodermic psoriasisFlare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Sometimes referred to as a flare-up, a fla... See the entire definition of FlareGenes: The basic biological units of heredity. Segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nee... See the entire definition of GenesGuttate psoriasis: A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly plaques of inflamed ski... See the entire definition of Guttate psoriasisImmune: 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 InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Pharmacy: 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 psoriasisScaling: Abnormal shedding or accumulation of an upper layer of skin (the stratum corneum)... See the entire definition of ScalingSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselWhite blood cell: One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are seve... See the entire definition of White blood cell
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