lupus
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈlupuʃ/low
lu·pus
Definition
A chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, potentially affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form of lupus.
Sun exposure can trigger a lupus flare-up.
Common collocations
systemic lupus erythematosuscutaneous lupuslupus flarelupus treatment
Etymology
Do latim 'lupus' (lobo). O nome da doença deriva do aspecto semelhante a uma mordida de lobo de algumas lesões cutâneas.