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lupus erythematosus

Syllabification: (lu·pus er·y·the·ma·to·sus)

Pronunciation: /ˌerəˌTHēməˈtōsəs/

Definition of lupus erythematosus

noun

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