lupus

noun

Meaning

A chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation and damage to organs like the skin, joints, and kidneys.

Examples

Living with lupus requires careful management of stress and sun exposure to prevent flare-ups.
Many patients with lupus experience periods of remission followed by sudden symptomatic episodes.

Synonyms: autoimmune disorder, SLE

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lupus

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈluːpəs/

Definition

A chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation and damage to organs like the skin, joints, and kidneys.

Examples

Living with lupus requires careful management of stress and sun exposure to prevent flare-ups.
Many patients with lupus experience periods of remission followed by sudden symptomatic episodes.
The autoimmune nature of lupus makes it difficult to diagnose because its symptoms often mimic other conditions.

Synonyms of lupus

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