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

Five patients with uncontrolled lupus went into complete remission after undergoing a repurposed cancer treatment called CAR-T-cell therapy, which largely wiped out their rogue immune cells. —Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024

In recent years, she’s been open about her terrifying health troubles, including lupus and her T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024

While managing life with chronic illness, including their lupus and T-Cell disorder diagnosis, Halsey came up with the title. —Jade Gomez, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024

Influential Selena Gomez: Megastar baring her humanness for half a billion to see June 9, 2024 Gomez has long been public about her physical and mental health conditions, including her battle with lupus and her experiences with bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression. —Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 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