lesions
n. countablen. damaged areas of skin or organs caused by injury or disease. Doctors use this word to describe anything from a small cut to a serious internal problem.
n. localized pathological changes in the tissues of an organ or body part, typically resulting from injury, infection, or chronic disease.
The doctor examined the small lesions on the patient's arm.
After the biopsy, the specialist confirmed that the lesions were benign and required no further surgery.
Advanced imaging techniques allow radiologists to detect internal lesions that were previously invisible, facilitating earlier intervention in cases of degenerative neurological conditions.
Commonly used in medical contexts; often paired with descriptive adjectives like 'benign', 'malignant', or 'cutaneous'.