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lupus
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈlupuʃ/lu·pus
Definition
1A chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, potentially affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs.
Usage examples
“Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form of lupus.”
“Sun exposure can trigger a lupus flare-up.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
systemic lupus erythematosuscutaneous lupuslupus flarelupus treatment