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lesion
/ˈliʒən/
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What does lesion mean?
noun
- A wound or injury.
- An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.
- Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.
More meanings (2)
noun
- Injury or an unfair imbalance in a commutative contract wherein the consideration is less than half of the market value, which then serves as a basis for the injured party to sue to rescind the agreement.
verb
- To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈliʒən/
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Any organ, tissue, or lesion, exposed to view, which may have a blue color imparted to it by the blood or by physiological pigment.
We never interfere with the original lesion, but allow Nature to discharge the poisons through the channels established for this purpose.
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The primary stage begins with the initial lesion, which consists of a papule which may be found most anywhere on the body.
Pus fistula is the characteristic lesion present, and it is the result of a suppurative inflammation of the tissues in the region.