lupus
//ˈluːpəs//
Noun
1
A chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damage to various body systems including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and brain.
She was diagnosed with lupus after experiencing joint pain and fatigue for several months.
2
Short for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common and severe form of the disease characterized by a distinctive butterfly-shaped facial rash.
The doctor diagnosed her with lupus after noticing the butterfly rash on her face.