lupus
Origin of lupus
1Other words from lupus
- lupous, adjective
Other definitions for Lupus (2 of 2)
the Wolf, a southern constellation between Centaurus and Norma.
Origin of Lupus
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How to use lupus in a sentence
Between these whitish scarred spots are noticeable on which small red lupous tubercles again appear.
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British Dictionary definitions for lupus (1 of 2)
/ (ˈluːpəs) /
any of various ulcerative skin diseases
Origin of lupus
1usage For lupus
British Dictionary definitions for Lupus (2 of 2)
/ (ˈluːpəs) /
a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Centaurus and Ara
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Scientific definitions for lupus
[ lōō′pəs ]
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Cultural definitions for lupus
[ (looh-puhs) ]
An autoimmune disease that tends to strike women more frequently than men. The disease attacks the body's connective tissues.
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