discoid lupus erythematosus

discoid lupus erythematosus

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  • Canine discoid lupus erythematosus — Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an uncommon autoimmune disease of the basal cell layer of the skin. It occurs in humans [ [http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic diseases/discoid lupus eryt.html American Osteopathic College of Dermatology,… …   Wikipedia

  • discoid lupus erythematosus — noun a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose • Syn: ↑DLE • Hypernyms: ↑lupus, ↑autoimmune disease, ↑autoimmune disorder …   Useful english dictionary

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  • lupus erythematosus — lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus .er ə .thē mə tō səs n a disorder characterized by skin inflammation esp SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS * * * (LE) a chronic inflammatory disease of connective tissue, affecting the skin and various internal organs… …   Medical dictionary

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