Lupus
Celestial wolf pattern
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, and other organs.
The full medical name is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Symptoms vary widely and often include fatigue, joint pain, and a distinctive butterfly-shaped facial rash.
She was diagnosed with lupus after months of unexplained symptoms.
Sudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- chronicPersisting over time
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
diagnosis · rheumatologist · fatigue · symptoms · autoantibodies · immunosuppressant · prednisone · butterfly rash
Ancient Roman language
- wolfWild pack canine
- etymologyWord origin study
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- packGroup or compress
howl · fauna · beast · wild · canine · zoology · nomenclature
Southern centaur constellation
- stargazingObserving celestial bodies
- celestialOf the sky above
- astronomyScience of celestial objects
- night skyDarkness above after sunset
southern sky · zodiac · Scorpius · Norma · star chart · deep sky · Milky Way
Disorder impairing normal function
- syndromeLinked symptoms forming pattern
- disorderAbsence of organization
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
kidney · skin · joints · blood cells · diagnosis · biopsy · criteria
flare
Sudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- chronicPersisting over time
- inflammationProtective tissue response
antibodies · diagnosis · rheumatologist · fatigue · symptoms · autoantibodies · immunosuppressant · prednisone · butterfly rash · photosensitivity
Latin
Ancient Roman language
pack · howl · fauna · beast · wild · canine · zoology · nomenclature
Centaurus
Southern centaur constellation
- stargazingObserving celestial bodies
- celestialOf the sky above
- astronomyScience of celestial objects
southern sky · night sky · zodiac · Scorpius · Norma · star chart · deep sky · Milky Way
disease
Disorder impairing normal function
- syndromeLinked symptoms forming pattern
- disorderAbsence of organization
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
connective tissue · kidney · skin · joints · blood cells · diagnosis · biopsy · criteria
- celestialsun, moon, stars, planet, planets
- medical journalsmedical journals, Lancet, Neurology, Cancer, Obstetrics
- Southern SkyCrux, Southern Cross, Centaurus, Mensa, Norma
Lupushealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · remission · robust health · disease-free · vitality
LupusUrsa Major
Northern bear constellation
Ursa Minor · Big Dipper · Little Dipper · Polaris · Draco