lupus erythematosus
61lupus — lupous, adj. /looh peuhs/, n. Pathol. 1. See lupus vulgaris. 2. See systemic lupus erythematosus. [1580 90; < ML, special use of L lupus wolf] * * * …
62lupus — n. any of several chronic skin diseases. See: lupus erythematosus, lupus verrucosus, lupus vulgaris …
63lupus anticoagulant — a circulating anticoagulant that inhibits the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, found in 5–10 per cent of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, but also seen in other disorders. Although associated with a prolonged partial… …
64lupus-like syndrome — see systemic lupus erythematosus, under lupus …
65lupus — A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It can cause many different symptoms; however, not everyone with lupus has all of the… …
66lupus — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, wolf Date: 14th century any of several diseases characterized by skin lesions; especially systemic lupus erythematosus …
67lupus cerebritis — general term for the pathologic manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus affecting the brain, most of which actually result from inflammation or thrombosis of the cerebral vasculature …
68lupus pleuritis — pleurisy, pleural effusion, and fever in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus …
69lupus — lu•pus [[t]ˈlu pəs[/t]] n. pat systemic lupus erythematosus • Etymology: 1580–90; < ML; L: wolf lu′pous, adj …
70lupus — /ˈlupəs/ (say loohpuhs) noun 1. → systemic lupus erythematosus. 2. any of several ulcerative diseases of the skin and connective tissue due to the tubercle bacillus. {Middle English, from Latin lupinus wolf; said to be so called because of the… …
