lupus

noun

lu·​pus ˈlü-pəs 

1

: any of several diseases characterized by skin lesions

especially : systemic lupus erythematosus sense 2

2

Lupus astronomy : a southern constellation that is visible between the constellations of Scorpius and Centaurus and that is represented by the figure of a wolf

Above Lupus lies Scorpius, one of the few constellations whose star pattern actually suggests the object that it is named for. In the myths, the scorpion was assigned by Artemis, the hunting goddess, to kill Orion, far across the sky.

—Don Moser

Examples of lupus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, their plans were pushed back when Broadus — who was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 6 — suffered a stroke in January 2024. —Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024

Most people with lupus involving the central nervous system are currently excluded from CAR-T trials. —Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024

Chronic conditions that can affect the growth and appearance of your nails include: psoriasis, endocarditis, lupus, kidney disease, thyroid disease and liver disease, per Healthline. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024

Gomez, who confirmed in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with lupus, has been open about her health issues in the past. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, wolf

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing lupus

• lupus erythematosus
• systemic lupus erythematosus

Medical Definition

lupus

noun

lu·​pus ˈlü-pəs 

: any of several diseases (as lupus vulgaris or systemic lupus erythematosus) characterized by skin lesions