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pityriasis

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pit·y·ri·a·sis  (pt-r-ss)
n. pl. pit·y·ri·a·ses (-sz)
Any of various skin diseases of humans and animals, characterized by epidermal shedding of flaky scales.

[Greek pitrisis, from pitron, grain husk, dandruff.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pityriasispityriasis - any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
dermatosis - disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)
dandruff - a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
pityriasis alba - common form of pityriasis (usually in children or young adults) characterized by round patches of depigmentation
pityriasis rosea - pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities


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