lupus

noun

lu·​pus ˈlü-pəs How to pronounce lupus (audio)
1
: any of several diseases characterized by skin lesions
2
Lupus astronomy : a southern constellation that is visible between the constellations of Scorpius and Centaurus and that is represented by the figure of a wolf
Above Lupus lies Scorpius, one of the few constellations whose star pattern actually suggests the object that it is named for. In the myths, the scorpion was assigned by Artemis, the hunting goddess, to kill Orion, far across the sky.Don Moser

Examples of lupus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Broadus, however, did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the stroke or blame her lupus. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2024 After undergoing chemotherapy at age 13 for lupus, she was devastated to learn in her early 30s that her breast cancer treatment plan included months of chemotherapy. Emilie Lucchesi, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 Other medications used to treat lupus can result in side effects as well. Ashley Abramson, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 Wojcicki says that the future of 23andMe is in harnessing their DNA database to find cures or treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Crohn’s disease. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024 Despite this unexpected turn of events, Broadus has been taking care of herself and making lifestyle changes to make living with lupus easier. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024 She was diagnosed with lupus as a child When Cori was 6 years old, her parents noticed a small spot on her face. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024 Autoimmune diseases: Thyroid conditions, lupus, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or vitiligo may contribute. Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2024 The rapper’s only daughter was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 6. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, wolf

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lupus was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lupus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lupus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lupus

noun
lu·​pus ˈlü-pəs How to pronounce lupus (audio)
: any of several diseases (as lupus vulgaris or systemic lupus erythematosus) characterized by skin lesions

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