How Do You Spell LUPUS DISSEMINATUS?

Pronunciation: [lˈuːpəs dɪsˈɛmɪnˌatəs] (IPA)

Lupus disseminatus is a medical term that refers to a rare form of tuberculosis that affects the spine. The word is spelled phonetically as "luh-puh s dih-sem-uh-ney-tuhs" /lʌpəs dɪsɛmɪneɪtəs/. The pronunciation can be broken down into syllables as "lu-pus" for the first part followed by "di-sem-i-na-tus" for the remaining part. The word "lupus" is Latin for "wolf" while "disseminatus" is derived from the Latin word "disseminare" meaning "to spread" or "scatter," describing the way the tuberculosis spreads throughout the body.

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LUPUS DISSEMINATUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Lupus disseminatus, also known as disseminated lupus, is a rare and severe form of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease.-

  2. L. Discretus.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of LUPUS DISSEMINATUS

The word "lupus disseminatus" is a combination of Latin origins. Here is the etymology of each component:

1. Lupus: This is a Latin word meaning "wolf". In the context of the term "lupus disseminatus", "lupus" refers to the autoimmune disease known as lupus erythematosus. The name "lupus" was given to this disease due to the characteristic rash on the face that resembles a wolf's bite.

2. Disseminatus: This is the past participle form of the Latin verb "disseminare", which means "to scatter" or "to spread". The term "disseminatus" is used here to indicate the widespread distribution or dissemination of the disease throughout the body.