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noun
Any of a set of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: LE
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, lupus
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