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lupus
This term is used exclusively in a medical context to describe a specific autoimmune condition. While the word is derived from the Latin for wolf, referring to the skin lesions that resemble wolf bites, it is never used in modern English to refer to the animal; for that, the word wolf is used.
As a medical diagnosis, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun because it refers to a disease state rather than a discrete object. It is frequently paired with the adjective systemic (as in systemic lupus erythematosus) to specify the most common form of the disease that affects multiple organ systems.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor confirmed that she has lupus after reviewing the blood tests.
I wonder if this fatigue is just stress or a sign of lupus.
Lupus can affect almost any part of the body, including the kidneys and heart.
My sister has been managing her lupus with medication for five years.
My sister has been managing her lupus with medication for five years.
The characteristic butterfly rash on the face is often a sign of lupus.
Is it possible to achieve full remission when living with lupus?
She felt a sudden flare of lupus and had to cancel her trip.
The medical student studied the autoimmune mechanisms of lupus.
The medical student studied the autoimmune mechanisms of lupus.