SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS


Meaning of SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS in English

SLE. A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect many organs including the joints, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It is marked by many different symptoms; however, not everyone with SLE has all of the symptoms. Also called lupus.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).