lupus erythematosus
noun
lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus -ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs 
: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation
especially : systemic lupus erythematosus
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. 
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020 Next, there's cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which is limited to the skin and causes various lesions and rashes. Azmia Magane, Allure, 7 Sep. 2019
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020 Next, there's cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which is limited to the skin and causes various lesions and rashes. Azmia Magane, Allure, 7 Sep. 2019 Word History
Etymology
New Latin, literally, erythematous lupus
First Known Use
1860, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lupus erythematosus
noun
lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus -ˌer-ə-ˌthē-mə-ˈtō-səs
: a disorder characterized by skin inflammation
especially : systemic lupus erythematosus