psor- root words — words with the psor- root

The root psor- comes from Greek psora, meaning itch. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including psoriasis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the psor- root

Explore words with psor- — words containing the psor- root and sharing its sense of "itch". Examples include psoriasis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does psor- mean?

The psor- root means itch, from Greek psora. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.