noun

lesion

lesion

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.

a/the lesion ((on sth.)) an area of damage on an organ or tissue The doctor found a small lesion on the skin.

Synonyms: injury, wound, sore, damage

From Latin 'laesio' (an injury), from 'laedere' (to hurt, injure).

Think of 'lesion' as a 'less-on' part of your body, meaning a damaged part. It's a medical term for tissue damage.

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