lupus nephritis
noun
lupus ne·phri·tis
-ni-ˈfrīt-əs 
: glomerulonephritis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus that is typically characterized by proteinuria and hematuria and that often leads to renal failure
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“Lupus nephritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lupus%20nephritis. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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