Lupus-erythematosus
[er-uh-thee-muh-toh-suh s, -them-uh-] /ˌɛr əˌθi məˈtoʊ səs, -ˌθɛm ə-/
noun, Pathology.
1.
any of several autoimmune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by red, scaly skin patches.
/ˌɛrɪˌθiːməˈtəʊsəs/
noun
1.
either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; disseminated or systemic lupus erythematosus affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin LE
lupus erythematosus lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus (ěr’ə-thē’mə-tō’səs, -thěm’ə-)
n.
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