Break it Down - Psoriasis

Psoriasis 🩺 What is Psoriasis? | Medical Terminology Breakdown for Beginners!

Let’s break down the term psoriasis... step by step! 🔍💡

💡 What does “psor-” mean?
➡️ “Psor-” comes from the Greek psora, meaning itch or itchy condition.

💡 And “-iasis”?
➡️ “-iasis” is a suffix that means a condition or disease, often chronic in nature.

So, when you put it all together…
➡️ Psoriasis literally means “a chronic itchy condition”!

In medical terms, psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune skin disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin—often itchy, inflamed, and sometimes painful. It’s caused by the immune system speeding up the life cycle of skin cells, leading to a buildup on the surface of the skin.

Common areas affected include the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. While it's not contagious, it is often lifelong and can be managed with proper treatment.

Breaking down terms like this makes complex medical language easier to understand—especially for students studying for AHIMA, AAPC, or anyone working in healthcare and medical coding! 🙌

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