Lesion

Pronunciation: /ˈliːʒən/

Lesion (noun)

  1. an area of damaged skin or tissue, often caused by injury or disease
  2. 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

Synonyms of Lesion

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Lesion

  • referring to the process of recovery