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lesion

[ lee-zhuhn ]

noun

  1. an injury; hurt; wound.
  2. Pathology. any localized, abnormal structural change in the body.
  3. Plant Pathology. any localized, defined area of diseased tissue, as a spot, canker, blister, or scab.


verb (used with object)

  1. to cause a lesion or lesions in.

lesion

/ ˈːə /

noun

  1. any structural change in a bodily part resulting from injury or disease
  2. an injury or wound
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lesion1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ō-, stem of ō “injury,” from Latin laes(us) “harmed” (past participle of laedere “to harm”) + -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lesion1

C15: via Old French from Late Latin ō injury, from Latin laedere to hurt
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Example Sentences

A scan taken in August showed a lesion in the bowel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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