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Lu·pus

 (lo͞o′pəs)
n.
A constellation of stars in the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus and Scorpius.

[Latin, from lupus, wolf; see lupus.]

lu·pus

 (lo͞o′pəs)
n.
2. Any of several other forms of lupus erythematosus.

[Medieval Latin, ulcerative skin disease, from Latin, wolf (the scarring caused by such diseases being likened to the marks left by wolf bites); see wl̥kwo- in Indo-European roots.]
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lupus

(ˈluːpəs)
n
(Pathology) any of various ulcerative skin diseases
[C16: via Medieval Latin from Latin: wolf; said to be so called because it rapidly eats away the affected part]
Usage: In current usage the word lupus alone is generally understood to signify lupus vulgaris, lupus erythematosus being normally referred to in full or by the abbreviation LE

Lupus

(ˈluːpəs)
n, Latin genitive Lupi (ˈluːpaɪ)
(Astronomy) a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Centaurus and Ara
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system′ic lu′pus er•y•the•ma•to′sus

(ˌɛr əˌθi məˈtoʊ səs, -ˌθɛm ə-)

n.
an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the connective tissues, chiefly characterized by skin eruptions, joint pain, recurrent pleurisy, and kidney disease.
[1950–55]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.lupus - any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease
disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder - a disease affecting the skin
lupus vulgaris - tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
discoid lupus erythematosus, DLE - a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
LE, lupus erythematosus - a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
disseminated lupus erythematosus, SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus - an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms
2.Lupus - a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus
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Translations
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lupus

[ˈluːpəs] nlupus m
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lu·pus

n. lupus, enfermedad crónica de la piel de origen desconocido que causa lesiones degenerativas locales;
anticoagulant ______ anticoagulante;
___ vulgaris___ vulgar;
marginal ______ marginado.
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lupus

n lupus m; discoid — lupus discoide; systemic — erythematosus (SLE) lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES)
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References in classic literature ?
"Triste lupus stabulis," began the luckless youngster, and stammered through some eight or ten lines.
This is how it came to pass that Clement Chardin des Lupeaulx, whose father was ennobled under Louis XV., and who beareth quarterly, first, argent, a wolf ravisant carrying a lamb gules; second, purpure, three mascles argent, two and one; third, paly of twelve, gules and argent; fourth, or, on a pale endorsed, three batons fleurdelises gules; supported by four griffon's-claws jessant from the sides of the escutcheon, with the motto "En Lupus in Historia," was able to surmount these rather satirical arms with a count's coronet.
A lupus unit at a hospital in the West Midlands has been named as a centre of excellence.
Lupus Therapeutics, an affiliate of The Lupus Research Alliance, has named Daniel Wallace, MD as its new director, it was reported yesterday.
Lupus Therapeutics revealed on Thursday the addition of Daniel Wallace, MD to its board of directors.
"Fibromyalgia often coexists with other painful conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or systemic lupus erythematosus.
For individuals more commonly women suffering from lupus, dealing with this chronic autoimmune disease can be difficult.
A new group therapy programme to be introduced later this year will provide support for patients living with lupus, an official of Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) has said.
Tribune News Network Doha A new group therapy programme to be introduced later this year will provide patients living with lupus with support from others who understand their condition, Dr Samar al Emadi, head of the Rheumatology Division at Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Hamad General Hospital, has said.
GSK today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, under priority review, the use of the intravenous (IV) formulation of Benlysta (belimumab), a B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS)-specific inhibitor, in children with lupus from as young as five years of age.
Lupus Advocacy Week is observed every first week of February by virtue of Proclamation No.
'Lupus is a disease that is hard to diagnose and hard to describe,' said professor Pao Hsii Feng, a clinical professor at the National University of Singapore.