Antipsoriatic
Definition
Used in combating, alleviating, or treating psoriasis; a pharmaceutical preparation, ointment, or therapeutic procedure specifically designed to reduce skin inflammation, accelerated scaling, and erythematous plaques typical of this chronic autoimmune condition. It acts locally or systemically by slowing down the hyperproliferative rate of keratinocytes and modulating the immune response within the epidermis.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antipsoriatic
- Anti-psoriasis
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable adjective or neuter noun, structurally constant across gender and number variations. |
| Formation | Composed of the prefix 'anti-' attached directly to the clinical medical noun 'psoriazis'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.pso.ri.ˈa.zis] |
| Source | Handbook of Practical Dermatology and Clinical Therapeutics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul specialist i-a prescris un unguent antipsoriazis pe bază de corticosteroizi și analogi de vitamina D.
EN: The specialist doctor prescribed an anti-psoriasis ointment based on corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs.
RO: Efectul antipsoriazis al acestei loțiuni naturale se datorează concentrației mari de uree și extract de rostopască.
EN: The anti-psoriasis effect of this natural lotion is due to its high concentration of urea and celandine extract.
RO: Cercetătorii testează un nou gel antipsoriazis bioactiv care promite să elimine scuamele fără a irita țesutul sănătos.
EN: Researchers are testing a new bioactive anti-psoriasis gel that promises to eliminate scales without irritating healthy tissue.
Idioms & Phrases
Unguent antipsoriazis / Anti-psoriasis ointment
RO: Preparat topic cu textură grasă destinat hidratării profunde și reducerii descuamării în zonele afectate de psoriazis.
EN: A thick topical preparation intended for deep hydration and scaling reduction in areas affected by psoriasis.
Efect antipsoriazis / Anti-psoriasis effect
RO: Proprietate terapeutică a unei substanțe de a inhiba multiplicarea celulară anormală a epidermei.
EN: The therapeutic property of a substance to inhibit the abnormal cellular multiplication of the epidermis.
Cremă antipsoriazis / Anti-psoriasis cream
RO: Emulsie hidratantă utilizată zilnic pentru calmarea mâncărimilor și refacerea barierei lipidice a pielii iritate.
EN: A moisturizing emulsion used daily to soothe itching and restore the lipid barrier of irritated skin.
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