Definition of lesion Lesion

/liˈʒʌn/ - [leeshun] - le•sion

We found 11 definitions of lesion from 6 different sources.

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What does lesion mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lesions

lesion - any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
  pathology the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
  tubercle a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
lesion - an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
  wound
  trauma, harm, hurt, injury an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
  raw wound a wound that exposes subcutaneous tissue
  stigmata marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
  excoriation, abrasion, scrape, scratch severe censure
  gash, slash, slice, cut a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
  laceration the act of lacerating
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lesion (Noun)
    A wound or injury.
  • lesion (Noun)
    An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such patch of skin.
  • lesion (Verb)
    To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lesion (n.)
    A hurt; an injury.
  • lesion (n.)
    Loss sustained from failure to fulfill a bargain or contract.
  • lesion (n.)
    Any morbid change in the exercise of functions or the texture of organs.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • lesion
    An area of abnormal tissue change.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • lesion
    lē′zhun, n. a hurt: (med.) an injury or wound. [Fr.,—L. læsion-emlædĕre, læsum, to hurt.]

Part of speech

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  • lesion, verb, present, 1st person singular of lesion (infinitive).
  • lesion, verb (infinitive).
  • lesion, noun, singular of lesions.

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