Lupus
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Lupus is Latin for "wolf". It may refer in various languages, including English, to:
- several diseases:
- Lupus erythematosus, the autoimmune disease (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE)
- Drug-induced lupus erythematosus, a drug-induced form of SLE
- Lupus nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys caused by SLE
- Lupus pernio, a feature of sarcoidosis
- Lupus vulgaris, a feature of cutaneous tuberculosis
- other uses:
- Lupus, the astronomical constellation
- Saint Lupus (Saint Loup)
- Lupus Servatus, Carolingian French Benedictine Abbot of Ferrieres and writer
- Toshiba Brave Lupus, a Japanese semi-pro rugby team
