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lupus erythematosus

Pronunciation: /ˌɛrɪθiːməˈtəʊsəs/

Definition of lupus erythematosus

noun

[mass noun]
  • an autoimmune inflammatory disease causing scaly red patches on the skin, especially on the face, and sometimes affecting connective tissue in the internal organs.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from lupus + modern Latin erythematosus, from Greek eruthēma 'reddening'

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