lupoid /lu·poid/ (loo´poid) pertaining to or resembling lupus.
lupoid,
lupoid
lu·poid (l  poid )adj. Resembling lupus. |
lupoid,
resembling systemic lupus erythematosus.
lupoid
1. pertaining to lupus vulgaris.
2. a variant of sarcoidosis marked by small papular lesions.
lupoid dermatosis
an hereditary disease of German shorthaired pointers. Scaling and crusting starts on the face, then spreads over the body, particularly to the hocks and scrotum. The lesions may be painful and pruritic.
lupoid leishmaniasis
cutaneous leishmaniasis.
lupoid onychodystrophy
symmetrical sloughing of claws occurs, followed by regrowth of misshapen, crumbling claws. Histological changes show a lichenoid interface dermatitis. German shepherd dogs appear to be predisposed.
lupoid
adjective Relating to a lupus erythematosus-like condition
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