lupus
/ˈluːpəs/
noun
- A chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and damage to organs such as the skin, joints, and kidneys.
- Lupus can cause a butterfly-shaped rash on the face.
- Doctors are still researching what triggers lupus in some people.
- My aunt was diagnosed with lupus and manages her symptoms with medication.