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lesion
[ lee-zhuhn ]
noun
- an injury; hurt; wound.
- Pathology. any localized, abnormal structural change in the body.
- Plant Pathology. any localized, defined area of diseased tissue, as a spot, canker, blister, or scab.
verb (used with object)
- to cause a lesion or lesions in.
lesion
/ ˈːə /
noun
- any structural change in a bodily part resulting from injury or disease
- an injury or wound
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lesion1
Example Sentences
A scan taken in August showed a lesion in the bowel.
Removing a small part of the brain can be a safe and effective way of stopping them - but if radiologists cannot see the tiny lesions on brain scans, diagnosis, treatment and surgery can be delayed.
Ibotenic acid can be dangerous, as it’s linked to brain lesions akin to Alzheimer’s and may explain some of the more negative side effects of these fungi.
California wildlife officials also recently reported that the state’s southernmost wolf pack in Tulare County is suffering from sarcoptic mange, a disease caused by parasitic mites that can cause itchy skin lesions and hair loss.
Mid operation they had to pause after a lesion was found on her liver – but after a quick examination it was found to be benign and the surgery could continue.
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