lupus erythematosus

[er-uh-thee-muh-toh-suhs, -them-uh-]

noun

Pathology.

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

lupus erythematosus

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupus erythematosus¹

1855–60; < New Latin: erythematous lupus