Definition

A disease that mainly occurs in tropical regions, characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, a red tongue with white spots, and weight loss.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with psilosis after observing the symptoms.

Conversation

Have you heard about the disease called psilosis?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's mainly found in tropical areas and causes a lot of stomach issues.

That sounds really serious; I hope it doesn't spread!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psilosis is derived from the Greek word "psilos" (ψιλός), meaning bare or naked, combined with the suffix "-osis" (from Greek "-ωσις"), which denotes a condition or process. The term refers to a condition characterized by the absence or loss of hair or other structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bare' or 'naked' ('psilos') to remember that 'psilosis' refers to a condition where something is missing or lost, like hair.

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