What does Pityriasis mean?
Definitions for Pityriasis
ˌpɪt əˈraɪ ə sɪspityr·i·a·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
pityriasisnoun
any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
Wiktionary
pityriasisnoun
Any of several varieties of skin diseases characterized by the shedding of flakes or scales
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Pityriasis is a general term for a range of skin conditions characterized by flaky or scaly skin. The term comes from the Greek word "pityron", which means bran, referring to the appearance of the skin flakes. The specific causes of these conditions can vary, including from infections, immune system disorders, or other factors. They can affect different parts of the body and may or may not be accompanied by itching or other symptoms. Examples include pityriasis rosea and pityriasis versicolor.
Webster Dictionary
Pityriasisnoun
a superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. , lit., bran.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Pityriasis
pit-i-rī′a-sis, n. the term given to certain of the squamous or scaly diseases of the skin, in which there is a continual throwing off of bran-like scales of epidermis.—adj. Pit′yroid, bran-like. [Gr. pityron, bran.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Pityriasis
a skin eruption attended with branlike desquamation.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Pityriasis
A name originally applied to a group of skin diseases characterized by the formation of fine, branny scales, but now used only with a modifier. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Pityriasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Pityriasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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