lupus erythematosus

American  

[er-uh-thee-muh-toh-suhs, -them-uh-] / ˌɛr əˌθi məˈtoʊ səs, -ˌθɛm ə- /

noun

Pathology.

1. any of several autoimmune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by red, scaly skin patches.

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lupus erythematosus British  

/ ˌɛrɪˌθiːməˈtəʊsəs /

noun

1.  LE.  either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; disseminated or systemic lupus erythematosus affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin

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Etymology

Origin of lupus erythematosus

1855–60; < New Latin: erythematous lupus

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lupus erythematosus

The drug, a treatment for the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus, is already approved as an intravenous infusion and that form of administration remains commercially available, AstraZeneca said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

The project relies on a nationwide network of research teams that work collaboratively to deepen understanding of autoimmune diseases through a focus on RA and systemic lupus erythematosus.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2023

Breyanzi and Abecma, targeting different blood cancer indications, said it plans to continue development for treatment of other diseases such as lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis.

From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2023

Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, or systemic lupus erythematosus, produce arthritis because the immune system of the body attacks the body joints.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

In what respects does lupus erythematosus differ from lupus vulgaris?

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman