lupus

noun
UK: /ˈluːpəs/
US: /ˈluːpəs/

  1. A chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body.

    1. Lupus can affect your skin. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was diagnosed with lupus a few years after experiencing joint pain and fatigue. [ ] [ ]

  2. A disease that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues and organs.

    1. Lupus is a long-term illness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Symptoms of lupus include skin rashes, fatigue, and kidney problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lupus" in English means: A chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body., A disease that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues and organs..

The phonetic transcription of "lupus" is /ˈluːpəs/ in British English and /ˈluːpəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "lupus": "Lupus can affect your skin.". More examples on the page.