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Meaning of lesion
The primary meaning of the word "lesion" refers to an abnormal or damaged area of tissue in an organism, particularly the brain, or any other part of the body.
Etymology of lesion
The word "lesion" originates from the Latin word "laesio," meaning "a hurt" or "an injury," which is derived from "laedere," meaning "to hurt" or "to injure"
Historically, the term "lesion" was used in medical contexts to describe any type of tissue damage or disease, and its usage has been consistent since its adoption into Middle English
Synonyms
Definitions
- A region of damaged or diseased tissue in an organ or part of the body
- * An abnormal or diseased area of tissue, especially in the brain
- * A wound or injury, especially one that is not healing normally
Usage Examples
- The patient had a brain lesion that was causing her seizures
- * The doctor examined the skin lesion and determined it was benign
- * The football player suffered a serious lesion to his knee during the game
Antonyms
health
wellness
normality
wholeness
integrity
soundness
perfection
flawlessness
blemishlessness
purity
cleanliness
hygiene
sanitation
repair
recovery
healing
restoration
rejuvenation
revitalization