lupus erythematosus
- Noun:
- A chronic autoimmune disease: Lupus erythematosus is a long-term condition where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues, particularly affecting connective tissues such as the skin, joints, and internal organs.
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus after presenting with a characteristic facial rash and joint pain.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common and serious form of the disease.
"Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)": A form of the disease primarily affecting the skin, causing disk-shaped, scaly lesions, often without major internal organ involvement.
- The dermatologist confirmed the rash was due to discoid lupus erythematosus.
"Drug-induced lupus erythematosus": A lupus-like syndrome triggered by certain medications, which often resolves after the drug is discontinued.
- The symptoms appeared to be a case of drug-induced lupus erythematosus caused by the hypertension medication.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (n): The systemic form of the disease that can involve inflammation and damage to multiple organ systems, including the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.
- Managing systemic lupus erythematosus often requires a team of specialists.
Lupus nephritis (n): A serious kidney complication of systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Regular monitoring is essential for patients with SLE to check for signs of lupus nephritis.
- Lupus (n): A common shorthand term for lupus erythematosus, though it can sometimes refer to other conditions (e.g., lupus vulgaris).
- She has been living with lupus for over a decade.
"Lupus flare": A period when symptoms of lupus erythematosus become active or worsen.
- Stress can sometimes trigger a lupus flare.
"Lupus anticoagulant": An antibody associated with lupus erythematosus and other conditions that can increase the risk of blood clots, despite its name suggesting it prevents clotting.
- Testing positive for lupus anticoagulant is a risk factor for thrombosis.
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a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
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