How Do You Spell PSOITIS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɔ͡ɪtiz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "psoitis" is actually "psoriasis". This commonly misspelled word refers to a chronic skin condition that causes skin inflammation and scaly patches. The word is pronounced /səˈraɪ.əsɪs/ using IPA phonetic transcription. The "pso" part of the incorrect spelling likely comes from the word "psoriatic," which is the adjective form of psoriasis. It's important to double-check spellings to ensure accurate communication, particularly in professional or academic settings.

PSOITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Inflammation of the psoas major muscle, usually the result of a psoas abscess.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PSOITIS

• osoitis
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• paoitis
• pzoitis
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• psiitis
• pskitis
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• psoutis
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Etymology of PSOITIS

The word "psoitis" is derived from the Greek word "psōē", meaning "the act of rubbing", particularly referring to the rubbing or friction caused by inflammation. The suffix "-itis" is a common Greek suffix denoting inflammation. Therefore, "psoitis" describes the inflammation of the psoas muscle, which is located in the hip area.

Plural form of PSOITIS is PSOITES