lupus

¹ American  

[loo-puhs] / ˈlu pəs /

noun

Pathology.

1. lupus vulgaris.

2. systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Lupus ² American  

[loo-puhs] / ˈlu pəs /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Lupi

1. the Wolf, a southern constellation between Centaurus and Norma.

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lupus ¹ British  

/ ˈluːpəs /

noun

1. any of various ulcerative skin diseases

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Lupus ² British  

/ ˈluːpəs /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Centaurus and Ara

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lupus Scientific  

/ lo̅o̅′pəs /

1. See systemic lupus erythematosus

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lupus Cultural  

1. An autoimmune disease that tends to strike women more frequently than men. The disease attacks the body's connective tissues.

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Usage

In current usage the word lupus alone is generally understood to signify lupus vulgaris, lupus erythematosus being normally referred to in full or by the abbreviation LE

Other Word Forms

• lupous adjective

Etymology

Origin of lupus¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin, special use of Latin lupus “wolf”

Origin of Lupus²

From Latin

Example Sentences

The Swiss pharmaceutical company recently presented promising data for its Gazyva drug in lupus, which suggests a growing opportunity in immune-mediated diseases, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Choc Factory Co. makeup executive said she felt guilty that her daughter might also suffer from lupus, an autoimmune condition she was diagnosed with in childhood.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to MS, the virus has been linked to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and long COVID.

From Science Daily

Food and Drug Administration rejected an initial submission for its Saphnelo lupus drug in injection form, and vowed to work with the regulator to move forward with an updated application.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once told by doctors that a lupus diagnosis could limit her ability to do so, Braxton stood onstage, still moving freely and hitting every note.

From Los Angeles Times