noun
- a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to various parts of the body including skin, joints, and organs
Usage: medical
Examples
- She was diagnosed with lupus at age 25.
- Lupus can cause joint pain and fatigue.
- The butterfly rash on her face was a symptom of lupus.
- Doctors are still researching the exact causes of lupus.
- Many people with lupus live normal, productive lives with proper treatment.
- Lupus affects women more frequently than men.