What does LUPUS mean?

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Noun

Definitions

• (medicine) A chronic autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, and kidneys.
• (zoology) A genus of mammals in the dog family (Canidae), including the gray wolf.

Pronunciations

• US: loo-puh s
• UK: loo-puhs

Origin and Usage

The word "lupus" comes from the Latin word for "wolf," likely due to the belief that the disease was caused by a wolf bite. The medical condition "lupus" was first described in the 13th century by the physician Rogerius Frugardi. Today, "lupus" is used to refer to the autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

Synonyms

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Related Words

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Example Sentences

• She was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 25.
• Some of the symptoms of lupus include joint pain, fatigue, and skin rashes.
• The gray wolf is classified under the genus Lupus.