Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Systemic lupus erythematosus | |
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Term | Systemic lupus erythematosus |
Short definition | systemic lupus erythematosus - (pronounced) (sis-TEH-mik LOO-pus AYR-ih-THEE-muh-TOH-sus) chronic, inflammatory connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It can cause many different symptoms; however, not everyone with systemic lupus erythematosus has all of the symptoms. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
systemic lupus erythematosus - (pronounced) (sis-TEH-mik LOO-pus AYR-ih-THEE-muh-TOH-sus) chronic, inflammatory connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It can cause many different symptoms; however, not everyone with systemic lupus erythematosus has all of the symptoms. Also called lupus and SLE
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Wikipedia's article - Systemic lupus erythematosus
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