Le (Noun)
Meaning
A chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin and joints.
- Lupus erythematosus is a type of collagen disease that can cause inflammation and scarring in the skin and joints.
- The doctor explained that lupus erythematosus is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment to manage symptoms.
- The patient's symptoms were consistent with lupus erythematosus, including joint pain and a characteristic butterfly-shaped rash on the face.
- Lupus erythematosus can cause a range of symptoms, from mild skin rashes to life-threatening kidney damage.