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sle

/sluː/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/sluː/

uncountable · proper noun

An inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever, weakness, fatigability, joint pains, and skin lesions on the face, neck, or arms.

  • 🇷🇺Воспалительное заболевание соединительной ткани с различными проявлениями, включая лихорадку, слабость, быструю утомляемость, боли в суставах и поражения кожи на лице, шее или руках.
  1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus C1 formal medical

    A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy connective tissue, causing inflammation, fatigue, joint pain, and skin rashes, often on the face or neck.

    • The patient was diagnosed with SLE after showing symptoms of joint pain and a facial rash.
    • Treatment for SLE often includes anti-inflammatory medications and immunosuppressants.
    • SLE can affect multiple organs, including the kidneys and heart.

    🇷🇺Системная красная волчанка

    Synonyms: lupus