lupus erythematosus An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus. COHD:255891 DOID:8857 ICD10:L93 ICD10:L93.0 ICD9:695.4 MONDO:0004670 NCIT:C27153 SCTID:200936003 UMLS:C0409974 lupus lupus erythematosus rheumatologic disorder autoimmune disease