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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.

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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