Lesion

Pronunciation
/LEH-zhon/
Category
Pathology
Singular
Lesion
Plural
Lesions

Definition

A visible mark or injury, often a wound or sore, that results from an external agent, disease, or trauma. In entomology and arachnology, lesions can be caused by bites, stings, or infestations by insects or arachnids.

Etymology

Example

The insect bite caused a lesion on the skin.

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