Definition of lupus
: any of several diseases characterized by skin lesions; especially : systemic lupus erythematosus
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Origin and Etymology of lupus
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, wolf
First Known Use: 14th century
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medical : a disease that affects the nervous system, joints, and skin
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: any of several diseases (as lupus vulgaris or systemic lupus erythematosus) characterized by skin lesions
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