ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lupus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈluːpəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lupus is a noun meaning (pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.

Meaning

(pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.

Example Sentences

You like the name quesalupa? That is a little like "case of lupus". I just keep thinking about that.
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.
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).

Synonyms for lupus

Depending on context, synonyms include wolf.

Related Words

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