lupus erythematosus

lu·pus er·y·the·ma·to·sus

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Definitions of lupus erythematosus words

noun lupus erythematosus any of several autoimmune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by red, scaly skin patches. 1
noun lupus erythematosus either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; disseminated or systemic lupus erythematosus affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin 0
noun lupus erythematosus a usually chronic inflammatory disease in which immunological reactions cause abnormalities of blood vessels and connective tissue: the systemic form commonly involves the joints, kidneys, nervous system, and skin, while the discoid form produces a chronic skin disease characterized by red scaly patches that tend to produce scars 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin: erythematous lupus

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