Lesion
Pronunciation: /ˈliːʒən/
Lesion (noun)
- an area of damaged skin or tissue, often caused by injury or disease
- an area of damage in the brain, often affecting function or behavior
Examples
- The doctor examined the lesion on her arm.
- A lesion can be a sign of an underlying condition.
Common collocations: treat a lesion, skin lesion, infected lesion, brain lesion, detect a lesion