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lupus

/ˈluːpəs/

lupusnoun

lupuses

/ˈluːpəs/

Translations

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body.

Волчанка - это аутоиммунное заболевание, которое может поражать различные части тела.

Definitions

A chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to various body tissues, including skin, joints, and organs.

She was diagnosed with lupus after experiencing persistent joint pain and fatigue.

Synonyms

systemic lupus erythematosus

lupus erythematosus

cutaneous lupus

discoid lupus erythematosus

neonatal lupus

lupusproper noun

Definitions

A constellation in the southern sky, situated between Centaurus and Scorpius, traditionally representing a wolf.

Lupus is easiest to observe from the southern hemisphere during the winter months.