lesion

noun
UK: /ˈliːʒən/
US: /ˈliːʒən/

  1. An area of damaged tissue or skin.

    1. The doctor found a lesion on his skin.
    2. The scan revealed a small lesion in the patient's lung that required further investigation.

  2. Damage to part of the body.

    1. She has a lesion on her knee.
    2. Brain lesions can cause significant cognitive and motor impairments depending on their location.

Synonyms

wound ulcer sore damage injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lesion" in English means: An area of damaged tissue or skin., Damage to part of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "lesion" is /ˈliːʒən/ in British English and /ˈliːʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lesion": wound, ulcer, sore, damage, injury.

Example usage of "lesion": "The doctor found a lesion on his skin.". More examples on the page.