noun
Uncommon
lupus
LOO-puhs
Lupus (noun) means an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, most commonly referring to systemic lupus erythematosus. Example: “She was diagnosed with lupus after months of unexplained joint pain and fatigue.”
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An autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, most commonly referring to systemic lupus erythematosus.
"After the singer was diagnosed with lupus, she tells the vodcast “Giving Back Generation” that she discovered the disease has a direct impact on her weight, which made her struggle privately."
— Marianne Garvey, Selena Gomez says she was attacked for gaining weight during her battle with lupus (2019)
"You like the name quesalupa? That is a little like "case of lupus". I just keep thinking about that."
— 00:05:15 from the start (2015)
"Iberdomide, a cereblon modulator promoting degradation of the transcription factors Ikaros and Aiolos, which affect leukocyte development and autoimmunity, is being evaluated for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)."
— Joan T. Merrill, Phase 2 Trial of Iberdomide in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (2022)
"She was diagnosed with lupus after months of unexplained joint pain and fatigue."
How to use lupus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, and organs.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin lupus ("wolf") — an old name reflecting the way certain skin lesions associated with the disease were once thought to resemble a wolf's bite.
Frequently asked questions
What does “lupus” mean?
The word “lupus” means an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, most commonly referring to systemic lupus erythematosus. In plain terms, a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, and organs.
How do you pronounce “lupus”?
“Lupus” is pronounced LOO-puhs (/ˈlupəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “lupus” in a sentence?
Here is “lupus” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with lupus after months of unexplained joint pain and fatigue.”
What part of speech is “lupus”?
“Lupus” is a noun.
Where does the word “lupus” come from?
The word “lupus” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin lupus ("wolf") — an old name reflecting the way certain skin lesions associated with the disease were once thought to resemble a wolf's bite.
Is “lupus” a common word?
“Lupus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
