noun
lupus
LOO-puhs
noun
1
An autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, most commonly referring to systemic lupus erythematosus.
"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.