SLE
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- noun
- /ɛs ɛl i/
- Specialized
:
lupus eritematoso sistémico
- The doctor explained that SLE is an autoimmune disease that can affect the skin and joints.
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- erythematosus (SLE)
- diagnosis of SLE
Examples
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However, the effectiveness and safety of biologic response modifiers in individuals with SLE are relatively unknown.
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The onset of SLE may precede TTP, and in some cases, TTP may appear first.
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Evidence suggests that in adults with SLE but without active disease taking stable doses of immunosuppressive agents: very low.
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Further on, TTP should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any SLE patient with rapid neurological symptoms.
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We found no observational studies of adults with SLE that reported long-term safety of biologic response modifiers.
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Large Phase III RCTs failed to show consistent improvement in SLE Responder Index 5.52, 58.
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Adjunctive tabalumab in adults with moderate-to-severe SLE who have had an inadequate response to immunosuppressive agents.
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Many patients with SLE often experience joint pain and fatigue as their primary symptoms.
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Living with SLE can be challenging due to the frequent flare-ups and fatigue.
Synonyms
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A long-lasting disease where the body's defense system attacks its own parts, often causing skin rashes and joint pain
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A long-lasting disease that makes the body attack its own skin and joints
A long-term disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, causing tiredness, joint pain, and skin rash
A disease in which the immune system attacks many body parts, causing tiredness, joint pain, and a face rash
A long-term illness in which the body's defence attacks the skin, joints, and other parts
Surface Forms
Morphology
SLE = S + L + E
SLE is an initialism (acronym) formed from the initial letters of a medical phrase; the letters are not productive English morphemes and do not transparently convey meaning to learners.
Etymology
The word SLE stands for systemic lupus erythematosus, where lupus is Latin for 'wolf' and erythematosus comes from a word meaning 'red'. So the name reminds doctors that this condition can cause red skin problems and can affect the whole body.