lesion
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- noun
- /ˈliːʒən/
- Specialized
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lesión
- Macroscopic examination of the lesion identified a hemorrhagic mass that measured 2 x 2 x 0.5 cm.
- skin lesions
- genital lesions
- benign lesions
And there are some people who have a lesion in this part of the brain.
- And there are some people who have a lesion in this part of the brain.
- Then did a brain scan, found out I have lesions in my brain, which was really scary.
- And I had these open skin lesions in my neck.
- It's really bad at seeing non calcified lesions.
- I was confined to a wheelchair and I had open skin lesions.
- I molecular lesions sounds like something unusual.
- I had these lesions on my arms that this came out of nowhere.
Examples
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Treatment, too, is difficult in such lesions and often has poor results.
Academic text (2008) -
The lesion tested negative for any poison.
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And there are some people who have a lesion in this part of the brain.
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And we could see there's not just one lesion, but two.
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One of the partners noticed a lesion on my forehead.
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Still, complete excision of the entire primary lesion is preferred whenever possible.
Academic text (2008) -
Then did a brain scan, found out I have lesions in my brain, which was really scary.
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We reviewed medical records for presenting signs and symptoms, lesion characteristics, treatment rendered, and outcomes.
Academic text (1999) -
Reduced arm functionality of subjects with a cervical lesion appeared to cause a higher inward-directed force.
Academic text (1994) -
The doctor explained that the lesion on my skin was caused by a recent injury.
Synonyms
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Harm to the body caused by an accident or attack
Compounds
- Specialized
A damaged or growing area in the top part of the brain that can cause seizures and problems with thinking
How Severe
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lesion comes from the Latin words laesio and laedere, which mean 'to hurt' or 'to injure'. So a lesion is like an 'injury' inside the body — an area of damaged or abnormal tissue.