Term Name
systemic lupus erythematosus
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Synonyms
systemic lupus erythematosus, susceptibility to, systemic lupus erythematosus (disease), SLE - lupus erythematosus, systemic, systemic lupus erythematosus, disseminated lupus erythematosus, lupus erythematosus, systemic, Lupus, SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus susceptibility to
Definition
An autoimmune multi-organ disease typically associated with vasculopathy and autoantibody production. Most patients have antinuclear antibodies (ANA). The presence of anti-dsDNA or anti-Smith antibodies are highly-specific.