Lupus discretus is a medical term that refers to a specific type of skin disease. The spelling of this word can be confusing for those unfamiliar with Latin-based medical terms. The phonetic transcription of "lupus" is /ˈluːpəs/ and "discretus" is /dɪˈskriːtəs/. The letter "u" in "lupus" is pronounced like "oo" in "loop". The "s" sound in "discretus" is pronounced like "ss" in "hiss". Proper pronunciation of medical terms is crucial in order to effectively communicate with doctors and medical professionals.
An eruption of isolated tubercles or groups of tubercles of lupus, scattered over the body.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.