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Etymology · Ancient Greek

ψώρα

3 English words descend from Ancient Greek ψώρα, most common first.

psoriasisA noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.
psoraA cutaneous disease, especially psoriasis, scabies, or mange.
psorophthalmiaAn itchy inflammation of the eyelids.