lupus erythematosus

noun

lupus er·​y·​the·​ma·​to·​sus -ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce lupus erythematosus (audio)
: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation

Examples of lupus erythematosus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains. Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024 This rash affects 46-65% of individuals who have lupus and is said to look like a wolf's bite or scratch.4 When lupus affects the skin, it is called cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Sara Coughlin, Health, 17 May 2023 Systemic lupus erythematosus was long considered a death sentence and most people died within a year of diagnosis. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2022 In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020 Next, there's cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which is limited to the skin and causes various lesions and rashes. Azmia Magane, Allure, 7 Sep. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, erythematous lupus

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lupus erythematosus was in 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Lupus erythematosus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lupus%20erythematosus. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

lupus erythematosus

noun
lupus er·​y·​the·​ma·​to·​sus -ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce lupus erythematosus (audio)
: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation

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