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Meaning of "lupus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LUPUS

Via Medieval Latin from Latin: wolf; said to be so called because it rapidly eats away the affected part.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LUPUS

lupus  [ˈluːpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUPUS

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lupus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LUPUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus i/sɪˈstɛmɪk ˈluːpəs ˌɛrɪθiːməˈtoʊsəs/, often abbreviated as SLE or lupus, is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. As occurs in other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. It is both a type II and a type III hypersensitivity reaction in which bound antibody-antigen pairs precipitate and cause a further immune response. SLE most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness alternating with remissions. The disease occurs nine times more often in women than in men, especially in women in child-bearing years ages 15 to 35, and is also more common in those of non-European descent. There is no cure for SLE. It is treated with immunosuppression, mainly with cyclophosphamide, corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants. SLE can be fatal. The leading cause of death is from cardiovascular disease due to accelerated atherosclerosis.

Definition of lupus in the English dictionary

The definition of lupus in the dictionary is any of various ulcerative skin diseases.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUPUS


angiocarpous
ˌændʒɪəʊˈkɑːpəs
anthocarpous
ˌænθəʊˈkɑːpəs
artocarpus
ˌɑːtəʊˈkɑːpəs
carpometacarpus
ˌkɑːpəʊˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs
carpus
ˈkɑːpəs
corpus
ˈkɔːpəs
croupous
ˈkruːpəs
encarpus
ɪnˈkɑːpəs
lupous
ˈluːpəs
metacarpus
ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs
multipurpose
ˌmʌltɪˈpɜːpəs
pachycarpous
ˌpækɪˈkɑːpəs
polycarpous
ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːpəs
porpoise
ˈpɔːpəs
purpose
ˈpɜːpəs
repurpose
riːˈpɜːpəs
rhizocarpous
ˌraɪzəʊˈkɑːpəs
streptocarpus
ˌstrɛptəˈkɑːpəs
upas
ˈjuːpəs
xylocarpous
ˌzaɪləˈkɑːpəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUPUS

lupanar
Lupercalia
Lupercalian
Lupi
lupin
lupine
lupous
luppen
lupulin
lupuline
lupus erythematosus
lupus vulgaris
lur
lurch
lurcher
lurching
lurdan
lure
Lurex
lurgies

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUPUS

Apus
campus
Canopus
habeas corpus
hippocampus
intercampus
magnum opus
octopus
Oedipus
off-campus
Olympus
on-campus
opus
platypus
Priapus
pus
rhizopus
rumpus
Scopus
xenopus

Synonyms and antonyms of lupus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lupus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUPUS

Find out the translation of lupus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lupus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lupus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狼疮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lupus
570 millions of speakers

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lupus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक प्रकार का वृक्ष
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الذئبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

красная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lupus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিদারূণ পরাজয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lupus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lupus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lupus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ループス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

루푸스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lupus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bịnh lở ngoài da
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லூபஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लूपस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lupus
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lupus
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lupus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

червона
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lupus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λύκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lupus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lupus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lupus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lupus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUPUS»

The term «lupus» is very widely used and occupies the 20.862 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUPUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lupus

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QUOTES WITH «LUPUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lupus.
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Merry Clayton
My mother was a lupus patient. I was a child with the lupus gene.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUPUS»

Discover the use of lupus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lupus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lupus: Alternative Therapies That Work
HEALTH "This book should be read by both those who are ill and the practitioners they choose to work with. . .
Sharon Moore, 2000
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Lupus: Molecular and Cellular Pathogenesis
Lupus: Molecular and Cellular Pathogenesis is a masterful new synthesis of all the new knowledge emerging today about lupus. Its new perspectives will sharpen the focus of research and ultimately lead to better and more effective treatment.
Gary M. Kammer, George C. Tsokos, 1999
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The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
The latest clinical trials and emerging therapies are reviewed in this informative guide to this disease of the immune system, along with specific topics addressing prevention, exercise, and diet, enhanced with a glossary of terms, appendix ...
Daniel J. Wallace, 2012
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Lupus Q&A: Everything You Need to Know
A compassionate guide on how to cope with lupus provides patients and their families with accessible information on the disease's symptoms, treatments, and psychological impact. Original. 10,000 first printing.
Robert G. Lahita, Robert H. Phillips, 2004
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Lupus
In this book you will follow the stories of people living with lupus and learn about causes and symptoms of this debilitating disease. You'll find out about available treatments and ongoing research into new medications and therapies.
Karin Rhines, 2012
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Despite Lupus: How to Live Well with a Chronic Illness
Looking for a better way to manage life with a chronic illness? Despite Lupus will guide you through the proven steps needed to obtain the emotional and physical wellness you deserve.
Sara Gorman, 2009
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Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus
This edition focuses on evidence-based findings, treatment consensuses, and practical clinical information.
Daniel Jeffrey Wallace, Bevra Hahn, 2007
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.), commonly called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of the body.
Robert G. Lahita, George Tsokos, Jill P. Buyon, 2010
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Lupus Nephritis
Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition reflects the numerous advances in clinical management of patients in the last decade, including new understanding of pathogenesis, a new classification and the considerable advances in ...
Edmund J. Lewis, Melvin M. Schwartz, Stephen M. Korbet, 2010
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Lupus: everything you need to know
An authoritative layman's reference to the chronic inflammation disease lupus. The book covers how lupus works, symptom management, drug treatments, alternative therapies, concerns particular to women and children.
Sasha Bernatsky, Jean-Luc Senécal, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUPUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lupus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Family History of Lupus Is Strong Risk Factor For Lupus and Other …
Dr. Kuo: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototype of autoimmune disease with features like autoantibody production and multiple ... «Medical Research News and Interviews on MedicalResearch.com, Jul 15»
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Vitamin D Doesn't Improve Interferon Response in Lupus Patients
(HealthDay News) -- For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vitamin D3 supplementation does not affect interferon (IFN) ... «Renal and Urology News, Jul 15»
3
Lupus researchers try to corner a puzzling prey
The problem facing lupus researchers is that their enemy poses an array of symptoms with no one certain cause. Yet with a correct diagnosis, ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jul 15»
4
Promising Therapy for Lupus Nephritis Based on Stem Cell …
SLE, commonly referred to as lupus, is a severe autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system overreacts and attacks through ... «Lupus News Today, Jul 15»
5
Markers May Predict Joint Symptoms in Kids With Lupus
Clinical and laboratory features can help predict which children with systemic lupus erythematosus are likely to develop arthritis as part of their ... «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
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Lupus is difficult to diagnose
The problem facing lupus researchers is that their enemy poses an array of symptoms with no one certain cause. Yet with a correct diagnosis, ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
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Public Release: 14-Jul-2015 Stem cell transplant alleviates …
(July 14, 2015) - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that produces autoantibodies and subsequent immune ... «EurekAlert, Jul 15»
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Study to Evaluate ADCETRIS For Lupus Treatment Launched by …
Lupus is a debilitating autoimmune disorder that can affect many of the body's organ systems, causing a number of serious symptoms. «Lupus News Today, Jul 15»
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Lupus Disproportionately Affects Black Women
(NNPA) – Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic and often debilitating autoimmune disease that impacts more than 1.5 million ... «Sacramento Observer, Jul 15»
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Movie showing of "Fantastic Four" for lupus fundraiser
The Walk to End Lupus Now in Hampton Roads committee invites the public to a private screening of the new blockbuster "Fantastic Four" on ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»

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