| psoriasis rupioides | Psoriasis with concentric tiers of scales which give the appearance of the layering of an oyster shell. Synonym: psoriasis rupioides. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| psoriasis spondylitica | Psoriasis associated with an ankylosing spondylitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psoriasis universalis | A generalised psoriasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psoriatic | Relating to psoriasis. Synonym: psoriasic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psoriatic arthritis | <radiology> Types: true psoriatic arthritis (1/3), resembling rheumatoid arthritis (1/3), combination of psoriatic and RA (1/3) findings: no juxta-articular osteoporosis (unlike RA), periosteal reaction frequent, assymetrical destruction of DIP with ankylosis, resorption of terminal tufts with pencil in cup deformity, ivory phalanx, destruction of 1st toe IP joint with periosteal reaction and bony proliferation at distal phalangeal base (pathognomonic), assymetrical syndesmophytes (lower C- to upper lumbar spine), squaring of vertebrae in lumbar spine, paravertebral soft tissue calcifications, bilateral assymetrical sacroiliitis associated with HLA B-27 antigen, negative rheumatoid factor (12 Dec 1998) |
| psoric | <medicine> Of or pertaining to psora. Origin: L. Psoricus, Gr., cf. F. Psorique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psoroid | Resembling scabies. Origin: G. Psora, itch (scabies), + eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| Psoroptes | A genus of itch or mange mites (family Cheyletidae), including the species Psoroptes cuniculi (the scab mite of rabbits), Psoroptes equi (the mange or body mite of horses), and Psoroptes ovis (the common scab mite of sheep and cattle). Origin: G. Psora, itch (05 Mar 2000) |
| psoroptic acariasis | Infestation of mammalian skin with Psoroptes mites. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psoroptic mange | Hair loss or mange caused by infestation with mites of the genus Psoroptes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psorosperm | <zoology> A minute parasite, usually the young of Gregarinae, in the pseudonavicula stage. Origin: Gr. Itching + seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psorous | <medicine> Of or pertaining to psora. Origin: L. Psoricus, Gr., cf. F. Psorique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |