Word History Etymology New Latin, literally, erythematous lupus First Known Use 1860, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of lupus erythematosus was in 1860 See more words from the same year Rhymes for lupus erythematosus coccidioidomycosis acanthosis acidosis ...
Etymology New Latin, literally, erythematous lupus First Known Use 1860, in the meaning definedabove Time Traveler The first known use oflupus erythematosuswas in 1860 See more words from the same year Cite this Entry Style “Lupus erythematosus.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, ht...
Etymology: Lupus derives its name from the Latin word for wolf, and early descriptions of this disease used the term to describe the facial lesions that look like a wolf's bite. Erythematosus: Etymology: The term "erythematosus" comes from the Greek word "eruthēma," meaning "redness." In...