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lupus erythematosus in American English
a usually chronic inflammatory disease in which immunological reactions cause abnormalities of blood vessels and connective tissue: the systemic form commonly involves the joints, kidneys, nervous system, and skin, while the discoid form produces a chroni
any of several autoimmune diseases, esp. systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by red, scaly skin patches

lupus erythematosus in British English
noun: either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; disseminated or systemic lupus erythematosus affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin

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