lupus

Definition / meaning of lupus

A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It can cause many different symptoms; however, not everyone with lupus has all of the symptoms. Also called SLE and systemic lupus erythematosus.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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