Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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SLE
A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect many organs including the joints, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It is marked by many different symptoms; however, not everyone with SLE has all of the symptoms. Also called lupus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.