SLE
Abbreviation Pathophysiology and Disease Processes
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus): an autoimmune disease that can affect many organs.
Related terms
- PUDPeptic ulcer disease: sores in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
- RARheumatoid arthritis. As a site or EKG electrode label, right arm.
- RSVRespiratory syncytial virus, a common cause of respiratory infections in young children.
- SIDSSudden infant death syndrome.
- STISexually transmitted infection (older term STD).
- TBTuberculosis: infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which mainly affects the lungs.
- TIATransient ischemic attack: a brief, stroke-like episode from temporary loss of blood flow to the brain.
- URIUpper respiratory infection, such as the common cold.
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