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lupus Definition

lu·pus (lo̵̅o̅pəs)

noun

any of various diseases with skin lesions, esp. systemic lupus erythematosus

Etymology: ModL < L, a wolf: from eating into the substance

Lupus Definition

Lu·pus (lo̵̅o̅pəs)

noun

a S constellation near the Milky Way between Centaurus and Scorpius

Etymology: L, wolf

lupus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • diagnose: In fact, an increase in the ability to diagnose lupus, and increased reporting of lupus would be a good thing.
  • treat: Yet in the US I believe it has been used to treat lupus.
  • develop: However, once they develop lupus, quitting these drinks, will cause them to become asymptomatic.
  • cause: As doctors are not sure what causes lupus, the reasons that lupus affects the skin are also unclear.
  • have: Q A I have had lupus for about four years.
  • call: This is probably what happens in the condition we call lupus.

Adjective modifier

  • discoid: However, many people who have systemic lupus will develop discoid lupus at some point during their disease.
  • drug-induced: In some people the symptoms can disappear completely over a period of time: this is usual in drug-induced lupus.
  • cutaneous: Cutaneous neonatal lupus is seen in less than 5 % of lupus patients with the anti-Ro or anti-La antibodies.
  • systemic: However, many people who have systemic lupus will develop discoid lupus at some point during their disease.
  • severe: Renal lupus Lupus affecting the kidney is sometimes said to be the most severe lupus.
  • active: Q What should I do when I have active lupus and get a bad cold or flu?

Modifies a noun

  • erythematosus: The term ' lupus erythematosus ' refers to the red rash on the face.
  • anticoagulant: The lupus anticoagulant is an acquired, not inherited, condition.
  • nephritis: Mild cases of lupus nephritis can often simply be observed without any specific treatment; in such cases a biopsy is unnecessary.
  • erythematosis: The ulcers had been present for periods ranging from four to fifteen years, six were venous ulcers and one was systemic lupus erythematosis.
  • vulgaris: Lupus vulgaris, a severe facial rash rarely seen now, was once thought to resemble a wolf's bite.
  • flare: Do you think that the alcohol will do her kidneys any harm or cause a lupus flare?

Noun used with modifier

  • Mr: I was going to relegate mr lupus to the basement the top floor was all mine.
  • skin: Similar drugs are used to treat all three varieties of skin lupus.

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