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A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.

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  1. n. A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.
  2. n. any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
  3. n. any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin