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lupus nephritis

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Main Entry: lupus ne·phri·tis
Pronunciation: -ni-'frIt-&s
Function: noun
: glomerulonephritis associated with systemic lupus erythematosusthat is typically characterized by proteinuria and hematuria and that often leads to renal failure
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lupus nephritis n.
Glomerulonephritis that occurs with systemic lupus erythematosus and is characterized by hematuria progressing to renal failure.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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