Definition

A specific area of damage or abnormal change in a part of the body, often due to injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the lesion on the patient's skin to determine its cause.

Conversation

I went to the doctor because I found a strange lesion on my arm.

Oh no! What did the doctor say about it?

He told me it's nothing serious, just a minor skin lesion from an infection.

That's a relief! I'm glad it’s nothing major.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A lesion is an area of tissue that has been damaged or abnormal, often due to injury or disease.

Example

The doctor explained that the lesion on the patient's skin needed further examination.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on skin health?

Yeah, they say certain conditions can lesion the skin more than others.

That's interesting! I wonder what causes those types of lesions.

Root Explanation

Lesion → It is derived from the Latin word "laesio" (meaning injury or harm). The term refers to an area of tissue that has been damaged or injured.

Memory Tip

Think of 'injury' in Latin ('laesio') to remember that a lesion is an area of tissue that has been harmed.

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