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

/ ˈliːʒən /

noun

1. any structural change in a bodily part resulting from injury or disease

2. an injury or wound

Word History and Origins

Origin of lesion¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin laesiōn-, stem of laesiō “injury,” from Latin laes(us) “harmed” (past participle of laedere “to harm”) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of lesion¹

C15: via Old French from Late Latin laesiō injury, from Latin laedere to hurt

Example Sentences

Fluorescent microplastics used in the study were found inside plaques and concentrated within the endothelial layer, consistent with reports from human samples that have revealed microplastics in arterial lesions.

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It claimed it "treats acne" and offered "83% improvement in acne lesions in four weeks".

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Common symptoms of mpox include a skin rash or lesions filled with pus, which can last from two to four weeks.

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The lesions are linked to a higher risk of neurological symptoms such as cognitive decline, balance problems, mood changes, and an increased likelihood of stroke and dementia.

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These include unexplained skin lesions, feeling larvae move within a wound or the nose, mouth or eyes and seeing maggots in an open sore.

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Related Words

• abrasion 
• bruise 
• contusion 
• laceration 
• sore