Glossary of Terms

Discoid lupus erythematosus—causes a skin rash that doesn't go away Source: NIH.gov

A rare acute, subacute, or chronic disease of connective tissue, of unknown cause, marked by edema, rash, weakness, pain,...

A doctor who has special training to diagnose and treat skin problems. Source: NIH.gov

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days....

An antigen-presenting cell that helps T cells respond to foreign antigens. Dendritic cells circulate in the blood and are...

Decorin is a protein coded for by the DCN gene. This protein is a component of the extracellular matrix,...

A data monitoring committee (DMC) is a group of clinicians and biostatisticians appointed by study sponsors who provide independent...

The symptoms involved in CREST syndrome are associated with the generalized form of the disease Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). CREST...

Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine. Creatine is a chemical made by the body and is used...

Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone, are related to cortisol, which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. They...

CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to...

A type of clinical trial in which observations made during the trial are compared to a standard (called the...