/liˈʒʌn/ - [leeshun] - le•sion
We found 11 definitions of lesion from 6 different sources.
NounPlural: lesions |
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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 |