Definition of Systemic lupus erythematosus

1. Noun. An inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms.

Exact synonyms: Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus, Sle
Generic synonyms: Lupus

Definition of Systemic lupus erythematosus

1. Proper noun. (healthcare) A systemic autoimmune disease (or autoimmune connective tissue disease), where the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue that causes inflammation and tissue damage. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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systemic lupus erythematosus (current term)
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Literary usage of Systemic lupus erythematosus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"It occurs in about% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The lesions are patchy, ... DLE only rarely progresses to systemic lupus erythematosus. ..."

2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... rheumatoid arthritis The connective tissue disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, frequently begins with an arthritis identical to rheumatoid arthritis, ..."

3. Action Plan for Women's Health Public Health Service by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"These include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and multiple sclerosis. ..."

4. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In this study an analogous hypothesis was investigated by studying smoking habits in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an inflammatory ..."

5. Somatization Disorder in the Medical Setting by G. Richard Smith, Jr., DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"These include multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and sometimes, ... systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is another disease with a confusing ..."

6. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"It occurs in about% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The lesions are patchy, ... DLE only rarely progresses to systemic lupus erythematosus. ..."

7. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... rheumatoid arthritis The connective tissue disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, frequently begins with an arthritis identical to rheumatoid arthritis, ..."

8. Action Plan for Women's Health Public Health Service by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"These include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and multiple sclerosis. ..."

9. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In this study an analogous hypothesis was investigated by studying smoking habits in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an inflammatory ..."

10. Somatization Disorder in the Medical Setting by G. Richard Smith, Jr., DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"These include multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and sometimes, ... systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is another disease with a confusing ..."

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