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lesion

UK
/ˈliːʒən/
US
/ˈliːʒən/

Translations

lesionnoun
lesions
pl
UK
/ˈliːʒən/
US
/ˈliːʒən/
The doctor examined the lesion on the patient's skin to determine the best course of treatment.
Le médecin a examiné la lésion sur la peau du patient afin de déterminer le meilleur traitement.
Synonyms
injury
damage
affliction
sore
ulcer
tumor
abnormality
wound
lesionverb
lesioned
Past Simple
lesioned
Past Participle
lesioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈliːʒən/
US
/ˈliʒən/
lésionnerTerme médical.
High levels of radiation can lesion the brain's delicate structures.
De fortes doses de rayonnement peuvent léser les structures délicates du cerveau.
Synonyms
wound
maim
scar
ulcerate
lacerate
traumatize
hurt
impair
harm
damage
injure
lesionadjective
UK
/ˈliːʒən/
US
/ˈliʒən/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to a lesion.
lésionnelTerme médical.
Lesion size was recorded for each patient.
La taille lésionnelle a été notée pour chaque patient.

Definitions

lesionnoun
A region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.
The doctor examined the lesion on the patient's skin to determine the best course of treatment.
lesionverb
To inflict a lesion upon; to damage or injure (tissue or an organ).
High levels of radiation can lesion the brain's delicate structures.
lesionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a lesion.
Lesion size was recorded for each patient.
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