lupus erythematosus

noun lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus \-ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs\

Definition of LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation; especially : systemic lupus erythematosus

New Latin, literally, erythematous lupus

First Known Use: 1860

Medical Dictionary

noun lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus \-ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs\

: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation; especially : systemic lupus erythematosus

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