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lesion
an area of damaged or abnormal tissue
In more detail
1. (noun) an area of damage or injury to skin or tissue in or on the body, often caused by disease, accident, or injury
2. (noun) an area of damage to the brain or other organ that affects how it works
Examples
- 1. The burn caused a painful lesion on her arm.
- 2. The scan showed a lesion in his brain that was affecting his memory.
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