Definitions for Lupus
ˈlu pəslu·pus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lupusnoun

   any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease

2. Lupusnoun

   a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus

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1. Lupusnoun

   (Med.) originally, a cutaneous disease with the appearance of the skin having been gnawed, and occurring under two distinct forms. Now used as a generic term for over ten distinguishable diseases having visible cutaneous symptoms.

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1. lupusnoun

   A debilitating autoimmune disease which attacks the whole body, causing skin sores, pains throughout the body, lack of breath, and kidney and heart problems.

2. Lupusnoun

   A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a wolf. It lies south of the constellation Libra.

3. Etymology: lupus, a "wolf"

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1. Lupus

   Lupus, technically known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, and a red rash which is most commonly on the face. Often there are periods of illness, called flares, and periods of remission during which there are few symptoms.The cause of SLE is not clear. It is thought to involve a combination of genetics and environmental factors. Among identical twins, if one is affected there is a 24% chance the other one will also develop the disease. Female sex hormones, sunlight, smoking, vitamin D deficiency, and certain infections are also believed to increase a person's risk. The mechanism involves an immune response by autoantibodies against a person's own tissues. These are most commonly anti-nuclear antibodies and they result in inflammation. Diagnosis can be difficult and is based on a combination of symptoms and laboratory tests. There are a number of other kinds of lupus erythematosus including discoid lupus erythematosus, neonatal lupus, and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.There is no cure for SLE, but there are experimental and symptomatic treatments. Treatments may include NSAIDs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hydroxychloroquine, and methotrexate. Although corticosteroids are rapidly effective, long-term use results in side effects. Alternative medicine has not been shown to affect the disease. Life expectancy is lower among people with SLE, but with modern treatment, 80-90% of patients can have a normal life span. SLE significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease with this being the most common cause of death. While women with lupus have higher risk pregnancies, most are successful.Rate of SLE varies between countries from 20 to 70 per 100,000. Women of childbearing age are affected about nine times more often than men. While it most commonly begins between the ages of 15 and 45, a wide range of ages can be affected. Those of African, Caribbean, and Chinese descent are at higher risk than those of European descent. Rates of disease in the developing world are unclear. Lupus is Latin for "wolf": the disease was so-named in the 13th century as the rash was thought to appear like a wolf's bite.

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1. lupus

   Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. This can cause inflammation and damage to the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood cells, and brain. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other illnesses, and it can range from mild to life-threatening. It most commonly affects women of childbearing age, but it can also occur in men, children, and adolescents. The cause of lupus is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors.

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1. Lupusnoun

   a cutaneous disease occurring under two distinct forms

2. Lupusnoun

   the Wolf, a constellation situated south of Scorpio

3. Etymology: [L., a wolf. See Wolf.]

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1. Lupus

   Lupus is a constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for wolf. Lupus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It lies between Centaurus and Scorpius.

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1. Lupus

   lū′pus, n. a chronic tuberculosis of the skin, often affecting the nose. [L. lupus, a wolf.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lupus

   a chronic disease of the skin, characterised by the tuberculous eruptions which eat into the skin, particularly of the face, and disfigure it.

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How to pronounce Lupus?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lupus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lupus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Lupus in a Sentence

1. Selena Gomez:

   I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy. That’s what my break was really about. I could’ve had a stroke, i wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re a–holes.’ I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again.

2. Arta Bakshandeh:

   Pregnancy can also cause lupus to flare and is often the first time a patient is diagnosed.

3. Ablynx CEO Edwin Moses:

   If you look at the size of the opportunity, not just in RA but also in lupus and other possible inflammatory indications, you have to begin to think in the billions( of dollars) in terms of the sales opportunity.

4. Eric Peacock:

   The thing really fascinating to me in particular with autoimmune conditions— Crohn’s and colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, and fibromyalgia— there’s such a pent-up demand to connect with other people who ‘get’ it.

5. Elena Anciro:

   When lupus affected my brain function, I finally realized that acceptance and openness was the key to recovery and sustained health.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Lupus
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Lupus
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lupus
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lupus
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Lupus
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Lupus
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Lupus