lesion
Translation
lesion
Examples
The doctor found a small lesion on the skin.
The doctor found a small lesion on the skin.
A brain lesion can affect memory.
A brain lesion can affect memory.
Grammar Patterns
a/the lesion ((on sth.)) an area of damage on an organ or tissue The doctor found a small lesion on the skin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: injury, wound, sore, damage
Etymology
From Latin 'laesio' (an injury), from 'laedere' (to hurt, injure).
Memory Tips
Think of 'lesion' as a 'less-on' part of your body, meaning a damaged part. It's a medical term for tissue damage.