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lesion

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɫiʒən// UK //lˈiːʒən// le·sion

n. an area of skin or an organ that is damaged by an injury or a disease. It is a general word doctors use for things like cuts, sores, or tumors.

n. a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumour.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the small lesion on his arm.

CONTEXTUAL

After the biopsy, the dermatologist confirmed that the skin lesion was benign and required no further treatment.

COMPLEX

Advanced imaging techniques allow neurologists to identify the exact location of a brain lesion, which helps determine the specific cause of a patient's motor impairment.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English lesioun, from Old French lesion, from Latin laesiō (“injury”), itself from laesus, perfect passive participle of laedō (“I injure, hurt”).

Usage

Commonly used in medical contexts; often paired with descriptive adjectives like 'benign', 'malignant', or 'inflammatory'.

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