Lupus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with discoid lupus, a chronic skin condition that causes lesions and scarring.
- The doctor explained that the symptoms of lupus, including skin lesions and hair loss, could be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
- Lupus can cause a range of skin problems, from mild rashes to severe ulcerations that can be painful and disfiguring.
- After years of experiencing recurring skin lesions, the woman was finally diagnosed with lupus and began treatment to manage her symptoms.
- Researchers are working to develop new treatments for lupus, which affects millions of people worldwide and has no cure.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).