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

Example Sentences

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

"And as the pro-inflammatory signalling cascade doesn't subside but rather continues, this may well facilitate autoimmune responses such as systemic lupus erythematosus," Kroschewski explains.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 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

Systemic lupus erythematosus may affect the heart, joints, lungs, skin, kidneys, central nervous system, or other tissues, causing tissue damage through antibody binding, complement recruitment, lysis, and inflammation.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

State the methods of treatment commonly used in obstinate, sluggish and persistent patches of lupus erythematosus.

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