Found 2 items, similar to pityriasis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pityriasis pityriasis n : any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pityriasis Pityriasis \Pit`y*ri"a*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?, lit., bran.] 1. (Med.) A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Veter.) A disease of domestic animals characterized by dry epithelial scales, and due to digestive disturbances and alteration of the function of the sebaceous glands. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Pityriasis versicolor [NL.] (Med.), a parasitic disease of the skin, characterized by the development of reddish or brownish patches. [1913 Webster]